Posar en qüestió
Example: Els experts comencen a posar en qüestió les teories tradicionals.
Definition
"Posar en qüestió" means to express doubt or challenge the validity or truth of something, often by questioning established ideas or beliefs. It involves critically examining and raising concerns about the accuracy or reliability of a statement or theory.
Etymology
The phrase "Posar en qüestió" comes from Catalan, where "posar" means 'to put' and "qüestió" means 'question' or 'issue.' Together, it literally translates to 'put into question,' reflecting the action of casting doubt or scrutinizing a matter. Did you know this expression captures the essence of critical thinking in everyday speech?
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To call into question