Chinese phrase
别算我一个 bié suàn wǒ yí gè
Meaning
Don't count me in
When to use it
This phrase asks to be left out of a plan or group. It often declines an invitation in a casual, polite way.
Example dialogue
我们周末去唱K，已经有五个人了，你要来吗？ wǒ men zhōu mò qù chàng K yǐ jīng yǒu wǔ gè rén le nǐ yào lái ma
We're going karaoke this weekend, and five people are already going. Do you want to come?
别算我一个，我周末有事。 bié suàn wǒ yí gè wǒ zhōu mò yǒu shì
Don't count me in. I have plans for the weekend.