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don't ask me

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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

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


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Pray don't ask me why, pray don't be sorry, pray don't be vexed with me
Affery immediately replied, 'For goodness sake don't ask me nothing, Arthur
"Please take it," says I, "and don't ask me noth- ing -- then I won't have to tell no lies.
 
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