Don’t ask me

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phrase

I do not know or I'm not the one to ask.

Don't ask me why she did it, I'm not her mind reader.
Visual representation of "don’t ask me" - I do not know or I'm not the one to ask

Often appears as...

  • don't ask me why
  • don't ask me how

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
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Expressing Ignorance

Use it to show you don't have the knowledge about something being discussed.

Illustration for Expressing Ignorance
Don't ask me how that works, I just drive it.
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Avoid Responsibility

Suggest not to be questioned because you're not responsible or in charge of the topic.

Illustration for Avoid Responsibility
Don't ask me for the latest sales figures, I'm not in that department.
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Deflect Inquiries

Deflect questions you believe someone else should answer.

Illustration for Deflect Inquiries
Don't ask me, maybe ask Sarah; she organized the event.
Visual representation of the word "Don’t ask me"

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