Search me

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phrase

I don't know, or I have no idea.

Where did I put the keys? Search me.
Visual representation of "search me" - I don't know, or I have no idea.

Often appears as...

  • search me
  • i don't know!; where's

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "search me"
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Casual Speech

Used informally among friends or in a casual setting; not for formal situations.

Illustration for Casual Speech
When's the meeting? Search me, ask the boss.
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Slight Frustration

Suggests a mild frustration or resignation about not knowing the answer.

Illustration for Slight Frustration
Who's going to clean this up? Search me!
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Humorous Tone

Often used to lighten the mood when you're clueless about something.

Illustration for Humorous Tone
What's the meaning of life? Search me, I'm just as puzzled!
Visual representation of the word "Search me"

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