count me out
Example Sentences
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One picks up a new sport, though you’ll have to count me out for pickleball: The pock-pock-pock sound sends me around the nearest bend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
But the prime minister's message is clear to me: Don't count me out, however bad it looks now.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025
“From my point of view, he’s been a consequential president, but today, first thing you’ll see. All I can say is count me out, enough is enough.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024
If it’s all about style and P.R. — count me out.
From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2010
After all, I'd saved nearly the whole of my New York salary, so I could just about afford it But the hollow voice said, "You better count me out."
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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