draw a blank

• Ne pas réussir à se souvenir de quelque chose, ne pas trouver de réponse ou de solution, ou ne recevoir aucune réaction ou aucun résultat d'une tentative.

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.

   avoir un trou de mémoire

   • 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.