give somebody pause (for thought)
to make someone stop and consider carefully what they are doing

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

give pause
give (someone) pause (for thought)
[formal]
if something gives you pause, it is surprising or worrying and it makes you think more carefully about something.
It was a tragedy which gave us all pause for thought.

give (someone) pause
to cause someone to stop and think carefully.
Surviving a serious car wreck is an experience that really gives you pause.

give (someone) pause
to cause someone to stop and think carefully.
Surviving a serious car wreck is an experience that really gives you pause.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

give pause
v. phr. To cause you to stop and think; make you doubt or worry.
The heavy monthly payments gave Mr. Smith pause in his plans to buy a new car.
The bad weather gave Miss Carter pause about driving to New York City.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

give someone pause
give (someone) pause (for thought)
[formal]
if something gives you pause, it is surprising or worrying and it makes you think more carefully about something.
It was a tragedy which gave us all pause for thought.

give (someone) pause
to cause someone to stop and think carefully.
Surviving a serious car wreck is an experience that really gives you pause.

give (someone) pause
to cause someone to stop and think carefully.
Surviving a serious car wreck is an experience that really gives you pause.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲