i have no idea

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UK: /ˌaɪ həv ˌnəʊ aɪˈdɪə/
US: /ˌaɪ həv ˌnoʊ aɪˈdiːə/

  1. Used to say that you do not know or have no information about something.

    1. I have no idea what time the movie starts, maybe around 7pm. [ ] [ ]
    2. Where did he go on vacation? I have no idea, he never told me his plans. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express surprise or disbelief, often when someone tells you something unexpected.

    1. They are getting divorced? I have no idea what happened between them. [ ] [ ]
    2. She quit her job? I have no idea she was so unhappy, she always seemed cheerful. [ ] [ ]

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The word "i have no idea" in English means: Used to say that you do not know or have no information about something., Used to express surprise or disbelief, often when someone tells you something unexpected..

The phonetic transcription of "i have no idea" is /ˌaɪ həv ˌnəʊ aɪˈdɪə/ in British English and /ˌaɪ həv ˌnoʊ aɪˈdiːə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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Example usage of "i have no idea": "I have no idea what time the movie starts, maybe around 7pm.". More examples on the page.