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riddle me that, Batman

riddle me that, Batman phrase: 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.

Phrase

riddle me that, Batman

  1. (idiomatic) 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.
    • "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.”2009, John C. Stipa, No Greater Sacrifice, page 55
    • "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!"2014, Marni Bates, Awkwardly Ever After, page 77

Synonyms of riddle me that, Batman

Origin of riddle me that, Batman

From the formulaic phrase riddle me this, additionally referring to the Batman comic book universe, in which the fictional supervillain the Riddler would pose puzzles for Batman to solve (riddle).

Questions about riddle me that, Batman

What does riddle me that, Batman mean?
Riddle me that, Batman means 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.
What part of speech is riddle me that, Batman?
Riddle me that, Batman is a phrase.

Words near riddle me that, Batman in the dictionary

  1. riddle
  2. riddle canon
  3. riddle canons
  4. riddle me ree
  5. riddle me rees
  6. riddle me that, Batman
  7. riddle me this
  8. riddle stick
  9. riddle sticks
  10. RIDDLE syndrome
  11. riddle wrapped in an enigma

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