List of different ways to say I DON’T KNOW. Learn these I DON’T KNOW to enhance your vocabulary and improve your communication skill in English.
Different Ways to Say I DON’T KNOW
There are many ways to say I DON’T KNOW in English, learning the subtle nuances can be tricky. Here is a comprehensive guide to saying I DON’T KNOW in English.
- I have no clue/idea.
- I’m not sure / unsure.
- Beats me.
- Hmm…
- It’s beyond me.
- I am not the best person to answer that.
- I can find out for you.
- I can’t remember off the top of my head. I’ll get back to you on that.
- I don’t have that information here right now.
- I don’t know anything about…
- I haven’t/ haven’t got a clue.
- I haven’t got the faintest idea.
- I haven’t had time to think that through yet.
- I haven’t looked at that yet.
- I want to be sure and give you the correct information. Let me check.
- I’ll double check and let you know.
- I’ll find out and let you know.
- I’ll get back to you on that one.
- I’m going to investigate that further.
- I’m not 100% sure on that.
- I’m probably not the best person to ask for that information.
- I’ve been wondering the same thing!
- I’m afraid. I have no idea
- It could be one of many possibilities, I’ll look into it.
- It’s a mystery to me.
- Let me check on that.
- Let me find out for you.
- Let me look that up for you.
- Search me.
- That requires a bit more research first.
- That’s a really good question, I’ll check/ find out.
- That’s not my area of expertise, I’ll ask …..
- That’s something I want you to find out for yourself!
- That’s exactly what I’m seeking to answer.
- That’s good question, but I don’t know.
- That’s good question, I’ll check this.
- There are several possible answers, I’ll need more information first.
- What do you suggest?
- What do you think?
- Who knows?
Casual Alternatives:
- I’m not sure
- I have no idea
- I don’t have a clue
- Beats me
- I’m clueless
- I’m stumped
- I’m not certain
Polite Alternatives:
- I’m afraid I don’t know
- I’m not entirely sure
- It’s unclear to me
- I don’t have the information
- I can’t say for certain
- I don’t have that answer
- That’s a good question
Informal Alternatives:
- No clue
- No idea
- Don’t ask me
- Who knows?
- Haven’t the foggiest
- I’m lost
- It’s beyond me
Acknowledging Alternatives:
- Let me find out
- I’ll look into it
- I’ll check on that
- I’ll get back to you
- I’ll have to check
- Let’s find out together
- I need to do some research
