it's beyond me

This page is about the conversational phrase it's beyond me

Meaning

You can say this if you find it impossible to comprehend or imagine something.

For example

  • "Why doesn't she quit her job?"
    "It's beyond me."

  • "How do they put up with all this noise?"
    "It's beyond me. I know I couldn't."

Quick Quiz

I said, "How does he run so fast?" and Lee said, "It's beyond me." Lee

a. can't run that fast

b. couldn't understand it

c. couldn't see him running
a) can't run that fast b) couldn't understand it c) couldn't see him running

Contributor: Matt Errey