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What does drawing in blank mean idioms?

The idiom "drawing a blank" means to be unsuccessful in getting a response or finding something you are looking for.

Here are some examples of how it's used:

* "I tried to remember her name, but I drew a blank." This means the speaker couldn't recall the person's name.

* "The detectives questioned the suspect, but they drew a blank." This means the detectives were unable to get any useful information from the suspect.

* "I searched my entire apartment for my keys, but I drew a blank." This means the speaker couldn't find their keys, despite looking everywhere.

The idiom is often used in situations where someone is trying to recall information, solve a problem, or find something, but they are unable to do so.

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