draw a blank

• Не суметь вспомнить что-либо из памяти, не найти ответа или решения, или не получить никакого отклика или результата от попытки.

To fail to recall something from memory, to be unable to find an answer or solution, or to get no response or result from an attempt.

1. Fail to recall or findB2informal

   To be unable to remember something or to get no result from an attempt.

   Не вспомнить

   • I tried to remember his name, but I drew a blank.
   • She drew a blank when asked about the missing file.
   • The detective drew a blank in his search for clues.