does that make sense

While originally used by professors of quantum physics to make sure students are understanding what they are talking about, it has evolved into a not so subtle way of insulting someone's intelligence.

1+1 equals two. Does that make sense?

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Does that make sense

I have finished babbling incoherently.

When an idiot (with zero regard for whether or not anyone is understanding what was said) finishes, he or she will often say: "Does that make sense?"

That does not make American sense.

Common American phrase dating back to the late nineteen-hundreds. Very classy but also popular thing to say. Critically dubbed "meta-nationalist". Can be adapted to other countries.

You: Doesn't look like there's anything going on here today; the library's empty.

Alex: What? That does not make American sense. The calendar said today was supposed to be the Club Meet.