in what world
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Use of a reference to alternative realities to imply that the thing criticized is inconsistent with our own reality.
Prepositional phrase
[edit]- How. (used in rhetorical questions to criticize something as completely inconsistent with reality and/or logic).
- 2005, Chicago journal of international law, volume 6, page 635:
- In what world is it "wholly unconscionable and politically unpalatable" to deny Nigeria a Security Council veto?
- 2014, Joseph R. Lallo, The Other Eight, volume 1:
- In what world is the ability to be attacked by bees on command a superpower?