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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

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 Many states do not publish the voting records of their legislators.”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.

See also

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