How to Pronounce "draw a blank"
expression
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫæŋk
DRAW-uh-BLANK
dɹˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /blˈæŋk
DRAW-uh-BLANK
Definition
To be unable to remember or think of something at a needed moment; your mind goes completely empty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫæŋk
British English
dɹˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /blˈæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAW-uh-BLANK
UK
DRAW-uh-BLANK
Listen in Context
When the teacher asked my name, I drew a blank.
I tried to remember the answer, but I drew a blank.
Every time I see her, I draw a blank on her name.
I was about to introduce him, but totally drew a blank.