Have a clue Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫu
HAV-uh-KLOO
hæv/ /æɪ/ /klˈuː
HAV-uh-KLOO
Definition
To know something or have an idea about it, often used in the negative to show that someone does not know or understand at all.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in negative sentences like 'don't have a clue' to show complete lack of knowledge. Informal. Can be softened ('not have a clue') or made more emphatic ('not have the slightest clue'). Often used about problems, answers, or situations.
Spanish: tener idea - saberPortuguese (BR): fazer ideia - saberPortuguese (PT): fazer ideia - saberChinese (Simplified): 知道 - 懂得Chinese (Traditional): 知道 - 懂得Hindi: पता होना - समझनाArabic: يعرف - لديه فكرةBengali: ধারণা থাকা - কোন ধারণা না থাকাRussian: иметь понятие - не иметь понятияJapanese: 分かる - 見当がつくVietnamese: biết - có manh mốiKorean: 알다 - 눈치채다Turkish: fikri olmak - en ufak fikri olmamakUrdu: اندازہ ہونا - خبر ہوناIndonesian: tahu - punya petunjuk
Example Sentences
I don't have a clue how this works.
basic
Do you have a clue where my keys are?
basic
She doesn't have a clue about computers.
basic
Honestly, I don't have a clue what I'm supposed to do next.
natural
He looked at me like I should have a clue, but I was just as confused as him.
natural
Ask Tom—he might have a clue about the schedule changes.
natural