Phrase guide

why me

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

An expression of surprise, annoyance, or disgust to question why something bad has happened to the speaker.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I can't believe I got teased and ridiculed for my musical tastes again. Why me?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 為什麼是我 /为什么是我 (wèishénme shì wǒ) — expression questioning why something bad has happened to the speaker
  • Turkish: neden ben — expression questioning why something bad has happened to the speaker
  • Turkish: niye ben — expression questioning why something bad has happened to the speaker