woe is me

IPA/wˈəʊ ɪz mˌiː/
IPA/wˈoʊ ɪz mˌiː/

woe is me — idiom

1. used, often humorously or theatrically, to complain that everything seems to be

1.慣用語C1
釋義

used, often humorously or theatrically, to complain that everything seems to be going badly for you.

例句

"Woe is me," Camila sighed when the rain ruined her outdoor birthday picnic.

quoted exclamation after a disappointment

After dropping the wedding cake, Kevin cried, "Woe is me!" in mock despair.

dramatic complaint used jokingly

同義詞
  • poor me

    more informal and directly self-pitying

  • just my luck

    focuses more on bad luck than on dramatic misery

文法句型

"Woe is me!"

say/cry/mutter "woe is me"

用法筆記

Usually said as a complete exclamation after a setback or disappointment. It sounds old-fashioned and is often used playfully or theatrically rather than for deep, serious grief.

常見錯誤

❌I felt woe is me after losing my wallet.
✅I said, "Woe is me," after losing my wallet.
💡this idiom works as a whole exclamation, not as an adjective phrase after 'feel'.