Got me beat Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɑt/ /ˈmi/ /ˈbit

GAHT-mee-BEET

UK

ɡˈɒt/ /mˈiː/ /bˈiːt

got-MEE-BEET

Definition

An informal way to say you do not know the answer to something or cannot understand it; also used to admit defeat or confusion.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and conversational, mainly used in American English. Often said when someone asks a question that you genuinely can't answer, or when you want to admit you're stumped. Variants: 'you got me beat', 'that/this has got me beat'. Can also imply giving up after trying.

• Spanish: no tengo ni idea - me ganaste
• Portuguese (BR): não faço ideia - me pegou
• Portuguese (PT): não faço ideia - apanhaste-me
• Chinese (Simplified): 我完全不懂 - 你难倒我了
• Chinese (Traditional): 我完全不懂 - 你難倒我了
• Hindi: मुझे बिल्कुल समझ नहीं आ रहा
• Arabic: لا أعلم إطلاقاً - غلبتني
• Bengali: আমি কিছুই বুঝতে পারছি না - তুমি আমাকে হার মানিয়েছো
• Russian: без понятия - ты меня поставил в тупик
• Japanese: さっぱりわからない - まいった
• Vietnamese: tôi chịu thua - tôi không biết
• Korean: 모르겠어 - 나 졌어
• Turkish: bilmiyorum - yenildim
• Urdu: مجھے بالکل سمجھ نہیں آئی - تم نے مجھے ہرا دیا
• Indonesian: saya benar-benar tidak tahu - kamu membuat saya bingung

Example Sentences

You got me beat—I have no idea how this works.

basic

Sorry, that math problem got me beat.

basic

This crossword puzzle has got me beat.

basic

Honestly, you've got me beat with that question.

natural

That riddle's really got me beat—I give up!

natural

You tried explaining it, but it still has got me beat.

natural