something to chew on

“All of those things are great, but especially in L.A., we have so many artists, they need something to chew on. These types of social events have been a really great way for people to reconnect with others and themselves.”

Something to chew on as you microwave that popcorn and sit back on your couch to watch the big game — from home.

She established a routine of saying goodbye and making sure he had something to chew on before she left.

And she is a little withholding, which gives readers something to chew on.

Or at least give each other something to chew on.