SAYING I DONT KNOW The following expressions are casual andfamiliar. Depending on the tone of voice, they could be considered a bitsarcastic or rude. But often they are said in a moderate tone, and are simplyslangy ways of saying Idont know。 beats me Youve got me Search me Im stumped Your guess is as good as mine I havent a clue Im clueless I have no idea I havent the faintest idea I couldnt tell you I cant say The expressions that follow are often saidwhen one doesnt know something and isnt interested in finding out, or whenone is disinterested and doesnt care to know. Theyre often said with adefensive tone of voice。 Who knows? Dontask me How should I know? Why ask me? |