I am trying to use the expression “words fail me” and I want to know if these sentences are formed correctly:
- Look at this mess, words fail me.
- This comment is so ridiculous that words fail me.
Is there any other proper expressions with similar nuance above sentences, please let me know.
Best Answer
Words fail (someone) is an idiomatic expression of inability to describe something with words, (usually) being overwhelmed with some emotion (shock, surprise, fear). There's also another expression with a similar sense: (being) lost for words.
Here are examples from three different books:
There's also a less idiomatic version: words fail (e. g. to describe something).