Meaning of 'Draw a blank'
What does the saying 'Draw a blank' mean?
Idiom: Draw a blank
Meaning:
If you try to find something out and draw a blank, you don't get any useful information.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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