riddle me that, Batman
Definitions
Said to demand that the listener take notice of a question or situation just mentioned, especially one that is particularly difficult to solve or explain.
Examples
“"That too. But it's this: how can a benevolent being let⟳ such bad things happen⟳? Terrorism, world hunger, AIDS, people dying too young of cancer. Riddle me that, Batman.””
“"You have⟳ no idea what's going on, Melanie," she snarled. "No. Freaking. Clue. I'm going to have⟳ to join⟳ witness protection, and then where will you be, huh? Riddle me that, Batman!"”
“Why can't Jerry and I be together forever like⟳ a real couple? Riddle me that, Batman? Society? No. Idiots.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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