Does “ That's a very good question" have any special implication?
Please let me know if “ That's a very good question" have any special implication. Thank you!Does " That's a very good question" implies that the question is difficult to answer?

Question

Does “ That's a very good question" have any special implication?
Please let me know if “ That's a very good question" have any special implication.  Thank you!Does " That's a very good question" implies that the question is difficult to answer?

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Hmmm. I would say that to someone if I have never thought about the question someone asked, especially if I were shocked by it. It can also indicate in a way that you think the person posing the question is smart since they are very observant and have asked such an interesting question.