Give a blank look Meaning in English

expression

US

GIV-uh BLANK-look

UK

giv-uh BLANK-look

Definition

To look at someone without any expression, usually showing confusion, surprise, or not understanding something.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, idiomatic expression. Commonly followed by a phrase like 'He gave me a blank look.' Used to describe moments of confusion or when someone does not understand. Do not use with strong emotion; it's about lack of expression.

• Spanish: poner cara de no entender - mirar con expresión vacía
• Portuguese (BR): fazer uma cara de paisagem - olhar com expressão vazia
• Portuguese (PT): fazer uma cara de paisagem - olhar com expressão vazia
• Chinese (Simplified): 面无表情地看 - 投以茫然的目光
• Chinese (Traditional): 面無表情地看 - 投以茫然的目光
• Hindi: खाली नज़र देना - बिना भाव के देखना
• Arabic: ينظر نظرة فارغة - يحدق بدون تعبير
• Bengali: ফ্যাকাশে চোখে তাকানো - বিমূঢ় দৃষ্টিতে তাকানো
• Russian: потупить взгляд - посмотреть пустым взглядом
• Japanese: 無表情な顔をする - ぽかんとした顔をする
• Vietnamese: nhìn trân trân - nhìn vô cảm
• Korean: 멍한 표정을 짓다 - 무표정하게 바라보다
• Turkish: boş boş bakmak
• Urdu: خالی نظروں سے دیکھنا
• Indonesian: menatap kosong - memasang wajah tanpa ekspresi

Example Sentences

When I asked the question, he gave a blank look.

basic

She gave me a blank look because she didn't understand the instructions.

basic

The teacher gave the student a blank look when he didn't answer.

basic

I told him about the glitch, and he just gave me a blank look.

natural

"Who's Sarah?" he asked, and I gave him a blank look.

natural

Whenever someone mentions economics, I just give a blank look.

natural