Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
draw-a-blank
idiom
/drɔː ə blæŋk/
Definition
To fail to remember or think of something.
Examples
- During the exam, I suddenly drew a blank on the question.
- She always draws a blank when trying to remember people’s names.
- When asked about his childhood, he just drew a blank.
Meaning
When someone draws a blank, it means they are unable to recall or produce information or an answer.
Synonyms
- forget
- draw a blank
- come up empty
