just a thought

This page is about the conversational phrase just a thought

Meaning

You can say this to let someone know that you don't mind if your idea or suggestion is rejected.

For example

  • "Do we have to go the zoo again, Daddy?"
    "Not if you don't want to, sweetie. It was just a thought."

  • "We could move house if you like, but we don't have to. It's just a thought."

Quick Quiz

If someone says "It's just a thought", they

a. don't mind if you disagree

b. don't know what to think

c. really hope you'll agree
a) don't mind if you disagree b) don't know what to think c) really hope you'll agree

Contributor: Matt Errey