eyes show that a person does not understand, the lights are on but... When I called her name, she gave me a blank look, as though she didn't know me.
blank
defeat by preventing any goals, skunk In soccer, Italy blanked Ireland 2-nil.
draw a blank
be unable to think of an answer, mind go blank For some reason, I drew a blank when the professor questioned me.
mind go blank
cannot think what to say, lose your tongue When the Prime Minister stopped to talk to me, my mind went blank.
point-blank range
close range, only a few feet away The report stated that the gorilla was shot at point-blank range.
security blanket
something one holds on to for reassurance or comfort (like a child and a blanket) He uses his computer as his security blanket so that he doesn
point blank
1. at close range 2. right now, right here, in your face; used when someone is trying to prove a point or something:"She told me point blank that I was rude"
blank out
1.cross out删掉;划掉 The editor blanked out several passages from the article.编辑将文章中的几个段落删掉了。 This entry is to be blanked out.这一条目该划掉。 2.fade;become confused or abstracted渐渐消失;变得糊涂或心不在焉 I did not go to sleep until the noise in the street blanked out.街上没有响声以后,我才睡着。 His memory blanks out when he gets excited.他一兴奋就什么也记不得了。
look blank
appear astonished,confused or perplexed吃惊;茫然不知所措 He looked blank when he was informed of his dismissal.听说他被解雇时,他茫然不知所措。
wet blanket
a person or thing that keeps others from enjoying life扫兴的人或物 Don't be such a wet blanket.Come on,join the fun.不要这样令人扫兴,过来和我们一起玩。 The sudden downpour threw a wet blanket on their plans for an excursion.突然下了场倾盆大雨,把他们郊游的计划给毁了。
give sb a blank check
Idiom(s): give someone a blank check AND give a blank check to someone
Theme: PERMISSION
to give someone freedom or permission to act as one wishes or thinks necessary. (From a signed bank check with the amount left blank.) • He's been given a blank check with regard to reorganizing the workforce. • The manager has been given no instructions about how to train the staff. The owner just gave him a blank check. • Jane gave the decorator a blank check and said she wanted the whole house done.
give a blank check to
Idiom(s): give someone a blank check AND give a blank check to someone
Theme: PERMISSION
to give someone freedom or permission to act as one wishes or thinks necessary. (From a signed bank check with the amount left blank.) • He's been given a blank check with regard to reorganizing the workforce. • The manager has been given no instructions about how to train the staff. The owner just gave him a blank check. • Jane gave the decorator a blank check and said she wanted the whole house done.
Blank cheque
If you are given a blank cheque, you are allowed to use as much money as you need for a project.
Split the blanket
If people split the blanket, it means they get a divorce or end their relationship.
a wet blanket
someone who doesn't want to have fun: "He's such a wet blanket."
blank check|blank|check
n. 1. A bank check written to a person who can then write in how much money he wants. John's father sent him a blank check to pay his school bills. 2. informal Permission to another person to do anything he decides to do. The teacher gave the pupils a blank check to plan the picnic.
draw a blank|blank|draw
v. phr., informal 1. To obtain nothing in return for an effort made or to get a negative result. I looked up all the Joneses in the telephone book but I drew a blank every time I asked for Archibald Jones. 2. To fail to remember something. I am trying to think of the name but I keep drawing a blank. 3. To be consistently unsuccessful at doing something. I keep trying to pass that math exam but each time I try it I draw a blank.
point-blank|blank|point
adv. Straightforwardly; bluntly; directly. Sue refused point-blank to discuss marriage with Sam.
wet blanket|blanket|wet
n., informal A person or thing that keeps others from enjoying life. The teenagers don't invite Bob to their parties because he is a wet blanket.The weatherman throws a wet blanket on picnic plans when he forecasts rain. Compare: CREPE HANGER.
blank check
blank check Unrestricted authority, a free hand, as in I'll support most of the chairman's agenda, but I'm not ready to give him a blank check for the company's future. Literally this term signifies a bank check that is signed by the drawer but does not indicate the amount of money, which is filled in by the person to whom it is given. [Late 1800s]
An blank idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with blank, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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