🧐 Call in Question, To
To “call in question” is to challenge or cast doubt on the truth of something. It’s a fancy way of saying, “Are you sure about that?”, evolved from Latin’s in dubium vocare, a favorite in legal lexicons since the sixteenth century.
Shakespeare’s As You Like It (5.2) makes use of it, “that I should call in question the demeanour…”
Related and Similar Terms
- Question: Directly ask about something.
- Doubt: Feel uncertain about something.
- Debate: Argue about a subject, especially in a formal manner.
- Scrutinize: Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Inspirational Quotes
- “All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.” — Galileo Galilei
- “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin
Proverbs and Expressions
- “Question everything”: Advocate for critical thinking and skepticism.
- “When in doubt, check it out”: Encourages verifying information to avoid mistakes.
Literature and Media Suggestions
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Books:
- “1984” by George Orwell 🕵️♂️
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee 📚
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Movies:
- “A Few Good Men” (1992) 🎥
- “Doubt” (2008) 🎬
Intriguing Titles
- 🎓 Question Mark Magic: Uncertainties Unveiled
- 🛡 Doubt Defenders: Champions of Critical Thought
- 🔍 Interrogatory Adventures: The Art of Questioning Everything
Farewell Thought: “In a world full of certainties, dare to be the question. After all, progress begins with the courage to ask.”
Penny Doubter, signing off.
### Which of these means to challenge the truth of something?
- [x] Call in question
- [ ] Break the water
- [ ] Jump the hoop
- [ ] Paint in blue
> **Explanation:** "Call in question" means to challenge or cast doubt on something. The others? Creative but incorrect.
### Which phrase belongs in a formal legal context?
- [ ] Run the circus
- [ ] Fly in butter
- [x] In dubium vocare
- [ ] Dance with shadows
> **Explanation:** "In dubium vocare," Latin for "call in question," often appears in legal discussions questioning the truth.
### True or False: Shakespeare used "call in question" in his plays?
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True! Shakespeare utilized "call in question" to mean challenging someone's truth, proving that doubt has a rich dramatic history.
