search me (informal) - I do not know It is a response when one does not know the answer to a question: 'You can search my clothing and my person, but you won't find the answer to your question anywhere near.' House elf 1: "How long has this milk been in the fridge?" House elf 2: "Search me. Check the expiration date." Harry: "When's Hermione's birthday?" Ron: "Search me!"