Search me Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɝtʃ/ /ˈmi
SURCH mee
sˈɜːtʃ/ /mˈiː
SURCH mee
Definition
An informal way to say you do not know the answer to a question or that you have no idea.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, used only in speech. Common when asked about something you don't know and can't even guess. Does not literally mean someone should search you. More common in US than UK.
Spanish: ni idea - no tengo ni idea - quién sabePortuguese (BR): sei lá - não faço ideiaPortuguese (PT): sei lá - não faço ideiaChinese (Simplified): 我不知道 - 谁知道Chinese (Traditional): 我不知道 - 誰知道Hindi: मुझे क्या पता - मुझे नहीं पताArabic: لا أعلم - لا أدريBengali: জানি না - কিচ্ছু জানি নাRussian: без понятия - не знаюJapanese: さあ - 知らないよVietnamese: tôi không biết - chịu thôiKorean: 몰라 - 나도 몰라Turkish: bilmiyorum - vallahi bilmiyorumUrdu: مجھے نہیں معلوم - مجھے کیا پتاIndonesian: saya tidak tahu - mana saya tahu
Example Sentences
"Who left the door open?" "Search me."
basic
If you ask me how it works, search me.
basic
"Why is everyone leaving early today?" "Search me."
basic
"Do you know where I left my keys?" "Search me. I haven't seen them."
natural
Honestly, search me—I lost track of what's going on.
natural
You want to know why the boss changed the plan? Search me!
natural