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I have no idea vs I have no ideas

Both statements are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I have no idea" expresses not knowing or understanding something. "I have no ideas" is used when someone lacks creativity or inspiration.
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I have no idea

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a lack of knowledge or understanding about something.

This phrase is used when someone wants to convey that they do not know or understand something. It is a common expression in English.

Examples:

  • I have no idea how to fix this problem.
  • She asked me about the book, but I have no idea what it's about.
  • Oct 23, 2023 ... 11 votes, 10 comments. I'm quite new but I'm practically useless to the team I have no idea what I'm doing how do I get better.
  • Jun 10, 2016 ... What can I do if I have no idea of what to do next in my life? Please do the following. Wake up at 6 am; Drink lots of water (at least 2 ...
  • Oct 13, 2022 ... I have no idea what I'm doing. DOS2 Help. As the title says, I just started this game for the first time recently. I've gotten through the ...
  • Jul 5, 2024 ... I know nothing about Project 2025. I have no idea who is behind it. I disagree with some of the things they're saying and some of the things ...
  • Mar 7, 2021 ... I have no idea what to do. (New player). Help. I don't know what I'm supposed to be doing. Is there a story? Are there missions? Where do I go ...
  • Jan 19, 2024 ... 'I Have No Idea How This Ends. I've Never Seen It So Broken.' Thomas Friedman takes stock of the war, over 100 days in. Jan. 19, 2024. Share ...
  • May 7, 2015 ... I have no idea what the challenges are even asking of me. I look at my code and don't have a clue what half of these things are or why I need them.
  • Jan 3, 2014 ... Hi everyone! Is it the same if I say "I have got no idea what I'm doing here!" or "I have no idea what I'm doing here" ?
  • Sep 5, 2024 ... But I am embarrassed to admit that I have no idea how to provide care to patients with disabilities. As a physician-in-training, I am challenged ...
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Alternatives:

  • I don't know
  • I'm clueless
  • I'm not sure

I have no ideas

This phrase is correct and used when someone wants to express a lack of creativity or inspiration.

This phrase is used when someone wants to convey that they are lacking ideas or inspiration. It is commonly used in English in creative contexts.

Examples:

  • I have no ideas for my art project.
  • She's struggling with her writing because she has no ideas.
  • Mar 23, 2022 ... I have no ideas. Just none. I envy fellow writers (members of my writing group, writers I encounter on social media and the like) talking ...
  • Aug 24, 2023 ... "I have no ideas" means "I am not creative and I have no original thoughts." It can also have the related meaning, if you are asked to come up ...
  • Jul 10, 2020 ... I have no ideas. I find it really difficult to think of subject matter for my artwork. I didn't realise this til my last year at art school ...
  • Mar 21, 2017 ... ... I have no ideas when I'm trying to write? All related (48). Recommended. Profile photo for Assistant. Assistant. Bot. ·. Aug 17.
  • What should I do when I have no ideas and no strategies? Ask Question. Asked 4 years, 8 months ago. Modified 3 years, 5 months ago. Viewed 12k times.
  • Oct 23, 2019 ... Synonym for i have no idea "I have no idea" is a strong way to say "I don't know." "I have no ideas" is a little more straightforward, ...
  • Sep 14, 2017 ... ... games and have somewhat the skills to make on too, but I have no ideas at all :confused: So if you have any tips on how to come up with…
  • Is it "I have no idea" or "I have no ideas"? Which phrase is correct? See examples and how to use these expressions.
  • Jun 11, 2022 ... 129K likes, 881 comments - baileysarian on June 11, 2022: "I have no ideas for a caption.".
  • Jul 16, 2024 ... I have no ideas for him BeepBuddy on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/beepbuddy/art/I-have-no-ideas-for-him-1075591970BeepBuddy ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm out of ideas
  • I can't think of anything
  • I'm drawing a blank

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