Not know whether one is coming or going Meaning in English

expression

US

NAHT noh HWETH-er wuhn iz KUHM-ing or GOH-ing

UK

NOT noh WETH-uh WON iz KUM-ing AW GOH-ing

Definition

This expression means to feel very confused, overwhelmed, or disoriented, often because of having too much to do or too much happening at once.

Usage & Nuances

An informal, idiomatic phrase describing mental confusion or being overwhelmed; often used in fast-paced situations. Sometimes shortened to 'don't know if I'm coming or going.' Not for literal physical movement.

• Spanish: no saber si va o viene
• Portuguese (BR): não saber se vai ou se vem
• Portuguese (PT): não saber se vai ou se vem
• Chinese (Simplified): 完全糊涂 - 不知道自己是在来还是在走
• Chinese (Traditional): 完全糊塗 - 不知道自己是在來還是在走
• Hindi: आदमी को समझ न आए कि आ रहा है या जा रहा है
• Arabic: لا يعرف إن كان قادماً أم ذاهباً
• Bengali: আমি কি আসছি না যাচ্ছি বুঝতে পারি না - মাথা ঘুরিয়ে যাচ্ছে
• Russian: не знаю, куда себя деть - голова кругом
• Japanese: 来るか行くかわからないほど混乱する
• Vietnamese: không biết mình đang đi hay đến
• Korean: 갈지 말지 정신이 없다
• Turkish: ne yapacağımı şaşırmak
• Urdu: پتہ نہیں چلتا کہ آنا ہے یا جانا
• Indonesian: tidak tahu harus datang atau pergi

Example Sentences

After a long day at work, I don't know whether I'm coming or going.

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She has so many appointments today that she doesn't know whether she's coming or going.

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When the children are noisy, I often don't know whether I'm coming or going.

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Ever since I started this new job, I don't know whether I'm coming or going half the time.

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With all the deadlines this week, we don't know whether we're coming or going.

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I was so busy at the party, I didn't know whether I was coming or going most of the night.

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