What is In What Respect, Charlie??
1.
a way to answer to a question when you are at a loss for an appropriate response.
charles gibson: do you agree with the bush doctrine?
(long pause)
sarah palin: in what respect, charlie?
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2.
Phrase used by Governor and Vice-President nominee Sarah Palin in an attempt to stall Charles Gibson when he asked for her opinion on the
Boss: Where are the reports that we need for our client meeting this afternoon?
Lackey: In what respect, Charlie?
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