It's (just) not me

9th March 2024

We use this expression to say something does not suit us or is not right for us.

Usage

Written:

Yes

Spoken:

Yes

Formal:

Informal:

Yes

Example 1

Don't you like those trousers?

I tried them on, but they're just not me. Yellow is not my colour.

Example 2

If you were a lawyer you could earn a fortune.

Maybe, but that's just not me. I couldn't stand the stress of a job like that.