How should I know?

Related to word: should

Idiom

Definition

  1. Used to express that the speaker cannot be expected to know something, often with a tone of impatience or surprise.

    • "Why didn't you tell me earlier?" "How should I know you would need it?"

    • "Who should this report be given to?" "How should I know? I just started working here."

    • "Where on earth did he go?" "How should I know? I'm not his babysitter!"