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something to chew on

NOUN

food for thought

Synonyms

WEAK

Example Sentences

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The corporate results will give investors something to chew on, absent economic data from the federal government.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

She established a routine of saying goodbye and making sure he had something to chew on before she left.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2023

Or at least give each other something to chew on.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2022

It means that at least there’s something to chew on, even if it’s messy.

From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2016

It was all delicious, even though my jaw wished for something to chew on.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine