Search me
phrase
I don't know, or I have no idea.
Where did I put the keys? Search me.
Often appears as...
- search me
- i don't know!; where's
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
verb
Examine something carefully.
The police had a warrant to search me for illegal substances.
phrase
I don't know, or I have no idea.
Where did I put the keys? Search me.
Often appears as...
- search me
- i don't know!; where's
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
verb
Examine something carefully.
The police had a warrant to search me for illegal substances.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Speech
Used informally among friends or in a casual setting; not for formal situations.
When's the meeting? Search me, ask the boss.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Frustration
Suggests a mild frustration or resignation about not knowing the answer.
Who's going to clean this up? Search me!
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone
Often used to lighten the mood when you're clueless about something.
What's the meaning of life? Search me, I'm just as puzzled!
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Speech
Used informally among friends or in a casual setting; not for formal situations.
When's the meeting? Search me, ask the boss.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Frustration
Suggests a mild frustration or resignation about not knowing the answer.
Who's going to clean this up? Search me!
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone
Often used to lighten the mood when you're clueless about something.
What's the meaning of life? Search me, I'm just as puzzled!
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Speech
Used informally among friends or in a casual setting; not for formal situations.
When's the meeting? Search me, ask the boss.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Frustration
Suggests a mild frustration or resignation about not knowing the answer.
Who's going to clean this up? Search me!
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone
Often used to lighten the mood when you're clueless about something.
What's the meaning of life? Search me, I'm just as puzzled!
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