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not have a clue

Idioms

Have no idea or inkling about something, as in Jane doesn't have a clue as to why John won't call her, or Do you know what's wrong with the boiler?—No, I haven't a clue. This usage was first recorded in 1928.

Example Sentences

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Asked about that finding, Welby said: "You can believe it or not, I did not have a clue."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

It'd be silly to go through life and not have a clue about that guy, 'cause he's just one of those people.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2024

“Eric Hovde does not have a clue what he’s talking about,” she said on MSNBC.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024

“I think there’s a lot of folks in the world who really, truly believe these children do not have a clue what’s going on inside of themselves. And I absolutely disagree.”

From Slate • Nov. 15, 2023

This person does not have a clue about me.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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