draw a blank

Значение

to fail to remember something or find an answer

Не суметь вспомнить или найти ответ.

Примеры

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.

Грамматика

Меняется draw: draws, drawing, drew, drawn. a blank всегда в единственном числе.

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