Cool MateMeaning of I haven't got a clue
A phrase indicating that someone does not understand or know something.
In simple words: I don’t know anything.
I haven't got a clue in a sentence
- I haven't got a clue about where we should eat tonight.
- She asked about the project, but I haven't got a clue.
- After all those changes, I haven't got a clue what the final decision is.
- He said something about the meeting, but I haven't got a clue what he meant.
How to use I haven't got a clue
This phrase is used in casual conversations to express a lack of knowledge or understanding. It’s best avoided in formal writing or speeches.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine being lost in a maze with no map – you haven't got a clue where to go!
Related words
Collocations with I haven't got a clue
- not got a clue
- haven't got a clue about
- I have no clue
Synonyms for I haven't got a clue
- I have no idea
- I don't understand
- I have no knowledge
- I’m clueless
Common mistakes with I haven't got a clue
- Confusing with 'I have no clue'
- Using in overly formal contexts
- Misplacing the phrase in a sentence
Compare I haven't got a clue with I have no idea, I don't understand
I haven't got a clue appears in
I haven't got a clue in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
معنديش فكرة
مش عارف أي حاجة خالص.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমার কোনো ধারণা নেই
আমি কিছুই জানি না।
- GermanDeutsch
Ich habe keine Ahnung
Ich weiß gar nichts.
- SpanishEspañol
No tengo ni idea
No sé nada.
- Persianفارسی
هیچ ایدهای ندارم
هیچ چیزی نمیدانم.
- FrenchFrançais
Je n'en ai aucune idée
Je ne sais rien.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुझे कोई अंदाज़ा नहीं है
मुझे कुछ नहीं पता।
- ItalianItaliano
Non ho idea
Non so niente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não faço ideia
Não sei nada.
- RussianРусский
Понятия не имею
Я ничего не знаю.
- Urduاردو
مجھے کوئی اندازہ نہیں
مجھے کچھ نہیں پتا۔
- Chinese中文
我不知道
我什么都不知道。
More chunks like I haven't got a clue
- I have no idea
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A retail establishment selling goods to consumers.
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to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
- We couldn't believe it
Expressing astonishment or skepticism about a situation.
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an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
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Frequently asked questions about I haven't got a clue
What does I haven't got a clue mean?
I don’t know anything.
What is the definition of I haven't got a clue?
A phrase indicating that someone does not understand or know something.
How do you use I haven't got a clue in a sentence?
I haven't got a clue about where we should eat tonight.
Can you give another example of I haven't got a clue?
She asked about the project, but I haven't got a clue.
What are synonyms for I haven't got a clue?
Common alternatives include I have no idea, I don't understand, I have no knowledge, I’m clueless.
What words go with I haven't got a clue?
It commonly pairs with not got a clue, haven't got a clue about, I have no clue.
What are common mistakes when using I haven't got a clue?
Confusing with 'I have no clue' Using in overly formal contexts Misplacing the phrase in a sentence
How do you pronounce I haven't got a clue?
US: //aɪ ˈhæv(ə)nt ɡɑt ə klu//, UK: //aɪ ˈhæv(ə)nt ɡɒt ə kluː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is I haven't got a clue formal or informal?
"I haven't got a clue" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use I haven't got a clue?
This phrase is used in casual conversations to express a lack of knowledge or understanding. It’s best avoided in formal writing or speeches.