silly me

English

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Interjection

silly me

  1. (idiomatic, humorous, informal) An expression used to convey mild self-deprecation or to acknowledge a mistake or oversight.
    Oh, silly me! I forgot to buy the apples!
    Silly me, I thought it was Saturday today!

Usage notes

  • "Silly me" is typically followed by a statement indicating the mistake or oversight being acknowledged.

Synonyms

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