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clue

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not have a clue (informal)
to have no knowledge of or no information about something. 'How much do houses cost in Yorkshire?' 'I haven't got a clue.' Internet researchers in the 1980s didn't have a clue about the exciting online landscapes of the future. (often + about)
clue someone in
to give someone information they need or want. I asked David to clue us in on what needed to be done first. He hung the painting to clue in visitors that this was a different kind of place.

not have a clue

to have no knowledge or information about something. The guy doesn't have a clue what forestry is all about.
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form have a clue: Before most doctors have a clue about what a new drug can do, it's being sold to the public.
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