Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-blank
verb phrase
/ɡoʊ blæŋk/
Definition
To suddenly become unable to think clearly or recall information; to have one’s mind become empty of thoughts.
Examples
- During the exam, I went blank and couldn’t remember any of the answers.
- She tends to go blank when asked difficult questions in interviews.
- Right in the middle of her presentation, his mind went blank.
Meaning
The phrase ‘go blank’ refers to the experience of forgetting or losing focus on what one was thinking about, often due to stress, surprise, or distraction.
Synonyms
- zone out
- space out
- lose focus
- forget
