draw a blank




draw a blank :




a blank cheque

unlimited scope, especially to spend money

A blank cheque is literally one in which the amount of money to be paid has not been filled in by the payer.



draw a blank

elicit no response

be unsuccessful

A blank was originally a lottery ticket that did not win a prize.



firing blanks

(of a man) infertile – informal




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