"don't look at me" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} don't look at me
  1. A response indicating that one is either unwilling or unable to perform a task, or that one is not guilty of something for which blame was implied.
    Sense id: en-don't_look_at_me-en-phrase-C8XZq5Q~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "2003, \"Top Banana\", season 1, episode 2 of Arrested Development\nMichael Bluth: Well, I'll tell you what. I'm gonna give you a promotion. Welcome aboard, Mr. Manager.\nGeorge Michael Bluth: Wow! I'm Mr. Manager!\nMichael Bluth: Well, \"manager\". We just say \"manager\". And you can hire an employee if you need one.\nGeorge Michael Bluth: Do you think I need one?\nMichael Bluth: Don't look at me, Mr. Manager.\nGeorge Michael Bluth: Right. It's up to me now. I'm Mr. Manager."
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