in what respect charlie

What someone who had no idea about the question asked them would respond, that is if they were talking to Charlie, or mocking Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin.

CHARLIE GIBSON: Do you agree with the Bush doctrine?
SARAH PALIN: In what respect Charlie?

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In what respect, Charlie?

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 Bush doctrine in an interview originally aired on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson on September 11, 2008. It became clear when Gibson refused to elaborate on his question that Palin did not know to what he was referring. This phrase can be used when you need to admit that you don't know something that you really should know by virtue of your position or standing.

Boss: Where are the reports that we need for our client meeting this afternoon?

Lackey: In what respect, Charlie?

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in what respect, charlie?

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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