one's mind went blank

(one's) mind goes blank

One suddenly forgets or is unable to think of something. Even though I'd been preparing for the interview for days, my mind went blank as soon as they started asking questions. She went to introduce her husband to the producers, but her mind went blank when she tried to remember their names. Sarah must have pretty bad stage fright if her mind goes blank as soon as she steps on stage.

See also: blank, goes, mind

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one's mind went blank

Fig. someone's mind has experienced total forgetfulness. He knew all his lines in rehearsal, but his mind went blank when he went before an audience.

See also: blank, mind

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