search me

idiom
UK: /ˌsɜːtʃ ˈmiː/
US: /ˌsɜːrtʃ ˈmiː/

  1. Used to express that you do not know something or do not have an answer.

    1. Where did I put my keys? Search me, I have no idea where they are!
    2. Search me why he's always late; I've asked him several times, but he never explains.

  2. An expression of ignorance or lack of knowledge regarding a particular subject or question.

    1. I don't know what happened. Search me!
    2. If you ask me, search me what they are doing.

Synonyms

i don't know dunno
search me interjection

  1. A statement indicating a lack of knowledge or understanding; equivalent to 'I don't know'.

    1. Why is the sky blue? Search me!
    2. Where did he go? Search me, your guess is as good as mine, I haven't seen him all day.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "search me" in English means: Used to express that you do not know something or do not have an answer., An expression of ignorance or lack of knowledge regarding a particular subject or question..

The phonetic transcription of "search me" is /ˌsɜːtʃ ˈmiː/ in British English and /ˌsɜːrtʃ ˈmiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "search me": i don't know, dunno.

Example usage of "search me": "Where did I put my keys? Search me, I have no idea where they are!". More examples on the page.