blank something out

blank something out
blank something out
1. Lit. to erase something, as on a computer screen. •

Who blanked out the information that was on my screen?

Please blank your password out as soon as you type it.

2. Fig. to forget something, perhaps on purpose; to blot something out of memory. •

I'm sorry, I just blanked your question out.

I blanked out your question. What did you say?


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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