Etymology Journal · N
Nobody asked you
Meaning
- A sharp, defensive retort used to silence someone who is offering an unsolicited or unwelcome opinion. It is a polite way of telling someone to mind their own business.
Sassy, blunt
Used in a sentence
- I did not ask for your advice on my cooking, so nobody asked you.
- When my brother told me I was driving too slow, I just told him nobody asked you.
- He tried to chime in on the argument, but the manager quickly told him nobody asked you.
The backstory
This phrase likely evolved naturally as a direct verbal shutdown in common social discourse. It is a staple of playground arguments and tense office disputes alike.
Heard in
Nationwide
Vibe check