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Meaning of give pause | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To give somebody cause for concern.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Español dar en qué pensar dar que pensar hacer detener hacer preocupar

Examples

“Here is a fact that will give⟳ you pause. Many states do not publish⟳ the voting records of their legislators.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

give paw give place give pursuit give rise to give some skin give someone a bell

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