Don't ask me Meaning in English
expression
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈmi
DOHNT ASK mee
dəʊnt/ /ˈɑːsk/ /mˈiː
DOHNT AASK mee
Definition
A casual expression used to say you do not know the answer to something, or you do not want to answer.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; often used to avoid answering, show lack of knowledge, or express exasperation. Common in everyday speech, sometimes with a shrug. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: no me preguntesPortuguese (BR): não me perguntePortuguese (PT): não me perguntesChinese (Simplified): 别问我Chinese (Traditional): 別問我Hindi: मुझसे मत पूछोArabic: لا تسألنيBengali: আমাকে জিজ্ঞেস কোরো নাRussian: не спрашивай меняJapanese: 私に聞かないでVietnamese: đừng hỏi tôiKorean: 나한테 묻지 마Turkish: bana sormaUrdu: مجھ سے مت پوچھوIndonesian: jangan tanya saya
Example Sentences
Don't ask me, I have no idea where your keys are.
basic
If you want to know what happened, don't ask me.
basic
Don't ask me why he's late; I don't know.
basic
How did she fix it? Don't ask me—she's a genius.
natural
Honestly, don't ask me about politics. I don't follow it at all.
natural
Why does it always rain on weekends? Don't ask me!
natural