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don't ask me

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don't ask me

I do not know "Who's in charge around here?" "Don't ask me. How would I know?" He stole his neighbor's underwear once. Don't ask me why.

Related vocabulary: go figure

See also: ask

Don't ask me.

  (informal)

something that you say when you do not know the answer to a question 'Who's in charge round here?' 'Don't ask me. I'm as confused as you.' (often + question word) She's decided to dye her hair bright green, don't ask me why.

See also: ask