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Meaning of in what world | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

How. (used in rhetorical questions to criticize something as completely inconsistent with reality and/or logic).

Examples

“In what world is it "wholly unconscionable and politically unpalatable" to deny Nigeria a Security Council veto?”

“In what world is the ability to be attacked by bees on command a superpower?”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

in wine in with in words of one syllable in writing in your dreams in-and-in