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What does 'Drawing a blank' mean?
Failing to recall a memory or produce an answer; not coming up with anything.
What is the origion of 'Drawing a blank'?
Originally from lotteries established in Tudor England by Elizabeth I to raise money. A 'blank' meant a lot that didn't win any prize. The phrase now refers to the inability to remember something or come up with a response.
Emoji meanings
- represents 'drawing'
indicating the act of creating or attempting to recall
represents 'blank'symbolizing the lack of result
answer
or memory
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