I'm history Meaning in English

expression

US

AIM HIS-ter-ee

UK

AIM HIS-tuh-ree

Definition

A slang expression meaning you are leaving immediately, or that you are in serious trouble and 'finished.' Often used humorously or dramatically.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal/slang. Common in American English. Used jokingly when escaping a situation or dramatically when in trouble. Not for formal settings. Can mean 'I'm leaving now' or 'I'm doomed.'

• Spanish: estoy perdido - estoy acabado - me voy
• Portuguese (BR): tô ferrado - tô fora - tô perdido
• Portuguese (PT): estou feito - estou perdido - estou de saída
• Chinese (Simplified): 我完了 - 我得走了
• Chinese (Traditional): 我完了 - 我得走了
• Hindi: मैं गया - मेरा काम तमाम
• Arabic: رح انتهيت - أنا انتهيت
• Bengali: আমি শেষ - আমি গেলাম
• Russian: мне конец - я исчезаю
• Japanese: もう終わりだ - もうダメだ
• Vietnamese: toi tiêu đời rồi - tôi biến đây
• Korean: 나 끝났어 - 나 도망간다
• Turkish: ben bittim - ben kaçtım
• Urdu: میرا کام تمام ہے - میں جا رہا ہوں
• Indonesian: tôi tiêu rồi - tôi đi đây

Example Sentences

If my parents find out, I'm history.

basic

The teacher saw me with my phone. I'm history now.

basic

Someone's coming! I'm history.

basic

If my boss finds this out, I'm history for sure.

natural

Uh-oh, security’s coming—I’m history!

natural

As soon as the bell rings, I’m history—no way I’m staying late.

natural