speak with the elder gods

v. Probably a convenient way to talk your way out of doing something important like oh, I dunno... saving Earthrealm through participation in the Mortal Kombat tournaments?

Raiden: I must speak with the elder gods! (*lightning!*)

Speak to the gods

What people say when they want you to take something up with the gods or as a comeback

Trevor: “You cant go swimming here this is private property“ stRanger: “don’t talk to me SPEAK TO THE GODS”