Draw a Blank

Welcome to English in a Minute, where we teach you all about idioms in American English.

Has this ever happened to you?

What was the name of American ‘s first president?

I can’t believe you don’t remember that.

Come on.

I know. I know.

I’ve completely drawn a blank.

Draw a blank.

She could not remember that George Washington was America’s first president.

Because she drew a blank

It ‘s another way of saying “ I can’t remember” something.

There’s another meaning, too.

If you’re looking for something, but can’t find it, then you, “draw a blank.”

In American English, you can use this phrase with friends or in business situations.

And that’s English in a minute.