Hide nor hair Meaning in English

expression

US

HIDE-nor-HAIR

UK

HIDE-NAW-HAIR

Definition

This expression means there is no trace, sign, or evidence of someone or something. It's often used when someone is missing or cannot be found.

Usage & Nuances

Somewhat old-fashioned, mostly in spoken or literary English. Usually used after 'haven't seen' or 'haven't found'. Not used for objects that are easy to find or for general items—more for people or things expected to leave no trace.

• Spanish: ni rastro - ni señal
• Portuguese (BR): nem sinal - nem rastro
• Portuguese (PT): nem rasto - nem sinal
• Chinese (Simplified): 一点踪影都没有 - 毫无音讯
• Chinese (Traditional): 一點蹤影都沒有 - 毫無音訊
• Hindi: कोई सुराग नहीं - कोई निशान नहीं
• Arabic: لا أثر له - لا خبر عنه
• Bengali: কোনো চিহ্নই নেই - কোনো সন্ধান নেই
• Russian: ни слуху ни духу - ни следа
• Japanese: まったく手がかりがない - 行方不明
• Vietnamese: không chút tin tức nào - không một dấu vết
• Korean: 아무 소식도 없다 - 아무 흔적도 없다
• Turkish: hiçbir iz yok - zerre işaret yok
• Urdu: کوئی سراغ نہیں - کوئی نشان نہیں
• Indonesian: tak ada kabar sama sekali - tidak ada jejak sama sekali

Example Sentences

I haven't seen hide nor hair of my cat since yesterday.

basic

Police found no hide nor hair of the missing wallet.

basic

We searched everywhere but saw hide nor hair of the dog.

basic

I haven't seen hide nor hair of him since the party last week.

natural

It's been months, and there's still no hide nor hair of the documents.

natural

If you hear hide nor hair from them, let me know right away.

natural