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The phrase "Beats me" is correct and can be used in written English
It is an informal phrase often used when someone does not know the answer to a question. Example: Q: Who wrote the Harry Potter series? A: Beats me.
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Beats me
phrase
I don't know; I have no idea.
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"Beats me," he said.
"Beats me," says the reporter.
Beats me what birds see in it.
Beats me.
Beats me, I'm a blogger, not a sociologist.
("Beats me," Gingrich said).
Beats me too.
Beats me -- I just prefer it these days.
Beats me...but such is the power of the press.
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Beats me silly (case 20, transvestite) He beat me up with a baton.
Also a thousand different forms of beats-me.
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