draw a blank

/ˌdrɔːr ə ˈblæŋk/INFORMAL · C1
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Kahulugan

to fail to remember something or find an answer

Hindi makaalala o makahanap ng sagot.

Mga halimbawa

  1. 1I recognised his face, but when I tried to remember his name, I drew a blank.
  2. 2The police have drawn a blank in their search for the stolen painting.
  3. 3When the examiner asked for the capital of Australia, I drew a blank and guessed Sydney.
  4. 4We searched every website for a cheaper flight, but drew a blank and paid the full price.
  5. 5If you draw a blank on a question, move on and come back to it at the end of the exam.

Grammar

Nagbabago ang draw: draws, drawing, drew, drawn. Nananatiling singular ang a blank.

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