beats me. — used to say that you do not know something
Part of speech: INTERJECTION
Definition: used to say that you do not know something
Pronunciation (IPA): /biːts miː/
Example Sentences
- Why do cats always land on their feet? Beats me, but it's pretty cool!
- How did he solve that math problem so quickly? Beats me!
- Where did I put my keys? Beats me - they just vanished!
beats me.
INTERJECTION[/biːts miː/]
used to say that you do not know something
used to say that you do not know something
When my friend meets me and takes these seats, the answer still beats me!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase developed in American slang from the verb 'beat,' meaning to defeat or overcome. The expression evolved metaphorically to mean 'it defeats me' or 'it surpasses my understanding,' used to express ignorance or confusion about something.
Breakdown
beat (to defeat, overcome) + me (objective pronoun) = 'it defeats me,' expressing that something is beyond one's knowledge or comprehension.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Why do cats always land on their feet? Beats me, but it's pretty cool!”
“How did he solve that math problem so quickly? Beats me!”
“Where did I put my keys? Beats me - they just vanished!”
“Why is this Wi-Fi so slow today? Beats me!”
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