call in question . call in question or call into question or call in doubt {v. phr.} To say (something) may be a mistake; express doubt about; question. Bill called in question Ed's remark that basketball is safer than football. Categories: add yours call doubt {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry