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no idea vs no ideas

Both "no idea" and "no ideas" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "No idea" is used when expressing a lack of knowledge or understanding about something, while "no ideas" is used when referring to a lack of creative or innovative thoughts.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 3293 views

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 to indicate that someone does not know or understand something. It is often used in response to a question or when expressing uncertainty.

Examples:

I have no idea where I left my keys.
She has no idea what to do next.
No idea, sorry.
Do you have any idea how to fix this?
I'm clueless, I have no idea.

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She has no idea what kind of girl Honor is.
I've got absolutely no idea.
And no idea who could have helped him escape.
I had no idea you could look that good.
I had no idea Elliot was so devious.
I had no idea until they sent the first message.
I had no idea the Council would be joining us today.
They had no idea how their actions were actually aiding and abetting the aliens.
We've no idea where we are.
That poor girl has no idea who she's dating.
I had no idea Holden noticed this many people in his life.
I had no idea who she was.
Had no idea that their fun camping trip would end like this.
I had no idea Zelda was a singer.
I had no idea he was a criminal.
I had no idea what Wes was doing.
I had no idea their fates would become entwined.
I had no idea these tunnels were under the town.
The university has no idea where he is.
Rusty has no idea what he's getting into.

Alternatives:

I don't know
I'm not sure
I have no clue
I'm clueless
I'm in the dark

no ideas

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a lack of creative or innovative thoughts.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is not coming up with any creative or innovative thoughts. It is often used in discussions about brainstorming or problem-solving.

Examples:

I'm stuck, I have no ideas on how to approach this project.
She's struggling with creativity and has no ideas for the campaign.
We need fresh perspectives, we have no ideas left.
The team brainstormed for hours but came up with no ideas.
I'm drawing a blank, I have no ideas.

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But the science fair's on Friday, and I got no ideas!
When we have a bad idea, the response to a bad idea is not no ideas, it's not to stop thinking.
No vegetables, no ideas, no Alexandre.
No ideas, no questions, no what-ifs.
She has no ideas about the signs and signals.
Seriously, Emma, I've no ideas yet.
Don't be getting no ideas.
Ray, I have no ideas about that whatsoever.
So no, you can be certain he has no ideas on this.
It's been six months since Peter Bishop disappeared, but authorities still have no ideas.
We got no leads, no ideas.
There are no ideas and narratives and leaders and symbols advocating the democratic culture on the ground.
When you're old, you have money and no ideas.
Only those people who have no ideas never change their ideas, so it would be bizarre if the Commission had no room for manoeuvre.
"I used to think they were followers with no ideas or vision."
No ideas - you'll both be dead before you hit the ground.
The Commission's only reaction has been to take several subsequent measures aimed at filling in the gaps and appeasing Parliament, but nothing has been drawn up or thought out and no ideas have been formed.

Alternatives:

I'm out of ideas
I can't think of anything
I'm lacking inspiration
I'm not being creative
I'm running dry on ideas

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