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  1. 01

    blank out

    To become blank.

  2. 02

    draw a blank

    To be unable to recall a required piece of information.

  3. 03

    fill in

    To inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.

  4. 04

    fill one's boots

    To perform at a high level in one's official role.

  5. 05

    fill one's face

    To eat, especially in a hearty or greedy manner.

  6. 06

    fill one's hand

    To draw one's handgun, especially for an armed confrontation.

  7. 07

    fill someone's shoes

    To do (somebody's) job; to perform or assume (somebody's) role.

  8. 08

    fill up

    To annoy, or displease, by taunting, or by excessive nagging.

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