Is that what they're calling it now?
Is that what they're calling it now?
Used to indicate that something the other person said is or could be a euphemism for something. Often said sarcastically to indicate that the original description is disingenuous, misleading, or deceptive. A: "Where did Paula and Jason go?" B: "They said they were going back to Jason's apartment to study." A: "Oh, is that what they're calling it now? In my day we called it 'hooking up'!" A: "Apparently, the new album is meant to be an homage to the Beatles." B: "Is that what they're calling it now, an 'homage'? Because to me it's just a no-talent hack ripping off a bunch of the Beatles' most famous songs."
See also: calling, that, what
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- Is that what they're calling it these days?
- none the worse (for something)
- none the worse for
- none the worse for something
- is that right
- is that so
- Is that so?
- Is that a fact?
- I've seen worse
- blow (something) up out of proportion