Please fill in the blank with your name.
fill in the blank
idiomA placeholder allowing for any of a variety of possible answers or a single elicited answer.
Origin
disputed originAs a noun, a clipping of fill-in-the-blank question, problem, &c.
The teacher handed out a worksheet and asked the students to fill in the blank for each vocabulary question.
In this exercise, you must analyze the context carefully to fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the provided list.
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blank out
To become blank.
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draw a blank
To be unable to recall a required piece of information.
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fill in
To inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.
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fill one's boots
To perform at a high level in one's official role.
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fill one's face
To eat, especially in a hearty or greedy manner.
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fill one's hand
To draw one's handgun, especially for an armed confrontation.
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fill someone's shoes
To do (somebody's) job; to perform or assume (somebody's) role.
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fill up
To annoy, or displease, by taunting, or by excessive nagging.