Phrase guide

have no idea

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To not know at all.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To be mistaken; to not have a correct idea.

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History

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: nemít tušení — know not
  • Dutch: geen idee hebben — know not
  • Greek: δεν έχω ιδέα (den écho idéa) — know not
  • Polish: nie mieć pojęcia — know not
  • Portuguese: saber lá — know not
  • Romanian: nu avea habar — know not
  • Spanish: no tener ni idea — know not