draw a blank

to forget information thatÕs common, such as what a person ate for breakfast or the name of a friend.

At the crime scene, the detectives looked for the obvious clues but mostly drew a blank.

Definitions

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• v  be unable to remember

News & Articles

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• Peyton Manning ties Joe Kapp, 5 others with 7 touchdowns in a game
  DENVER -- Peyton Manning is a quintessential student of the game, so the Denver Broncos quarterback didn't draw a blank Thursday night when asked about tying old-school Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp with seven touchdown passes in a game.        
  Sept. 6, 2013 - Chicago Tribune
• Moyes 'wouldn't be worried' if Manchester United makes no new signings
  The former Everton boss saw his side draw a blank in defeat at Anfield, but insists that the team's performance was the best he has presided over so far.
  Sept. 1, 2013 - Goal.com