“我不知道”的十种地道表达

Expressions to Use

Using these phrases we can use either 'sorry' or 'I'm afraid'. These phrases are quite polite.

For example:

I’m afraid I don’t know where London is.

Sorry, I can’t help you.

These common phrases are saying that you don't know the answer and that you don't know about the whole topic area (cooking).

For example:

I don't know anything about football.

I don’t know the first thing about Italian food.

The phrases here are saying (more strongly) that you don't know anything about the topic.

For example:

I haven’t got a clue what stocks to buy now.

“Do you know where my phone is?” “Search me.”

If you say “Don’t ask me.” you are probably a little angry that somebody asked you a question about this topic.

For example:

A: “What does this word mean?”

B: “Don’t ask me / What are you asking me for, there’s a teacher over there.”

Showing stronger anger that somebody asked you about a certain topic.

For example:

A: “What time is my class?”

B: “How the hell should I know what time your class is!”