pose a question

pose a question

To raise, present, or imply a question of some kind. Modifiers are often used between "pose" and "question" to indicate or specify the type or nature of the questions being raised, presented, or implied. I'd like to pose a question for you: What do we do when this water supply runs out? The report poses several serious questions about the legality of the president's plan.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pose a question

to ask a question; to imply the need for asking a question. Genetic research poses many ethical questions. My interviewer posed a hypothetical question.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • pose
  • the million-dollar question
  • you may well ask
  • in question
  • beg the question
  • beg the question, to
  • Does a bear crap in the woods?
  • Does a bear poop in the woods?
  • poop
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C, pose a question about the Civil Rights movement--it's your teacher's favorite topic and a surefire diversion tactic.
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