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What does draw a blank mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word draw a blank? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To be unable to recall a required piece of information.
  2. To fail; not to find anything; to produce no successful response.
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Many parents appreciate the importance of regular checkups for their children's teeth, hearing and vision but draw a blank when it comes to a spinal checkup.
If you are stumped by a question and draw a blank, don't panic, simply state that the question is a tough one and ask for a little extra time to consider your response.
It happens to us all: occasionally we draw a blank name on a familiar face.
Draw a blank version of the table shown in the Example of activity and explain how the table can be used.
I also wish to stress another aspect on which we often draw a blank.
Many searches ultimately draw a blank, but people do turn up on occasion.

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