bring something into question
- bring something into question
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to make something seem less certain
New evidence has called into question the testimony of this witness.
Thesaurus: to make something less certain
synonym
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raise an issue for further consideration or discussion
technology had brought into question the whole future of work
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bring/throw sth into ˈquestion idiom
to cause sth to become a matter for doubt and discussion
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This case brings into question the whole purpose of the law.
Useful english dictionary.
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throw something into question — call/bring/throw/something into question phrase to make something seem less certain New evidence has called into question the testimony of this witness. Thesaurus: to make something less certainsynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
bring/call sth into question — ► to express doubt about something: »If somebody calls something into question, then let s stop and review it. ► to make people feel doubt about something: » The chief executive s popularity has sunk to levels that bring his legitimacy into… … Financial and business terms
call sth into question — bring/call sth into question ► to express doubt about something: »If somebody calls something into question, then let s stop and review it. ► to make people feel doubt about something: » The chief executive s popularity has sunk to levels that… … Financial and business terms
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