have no idea

phrase

1
: to not know or understand
I have no idea what you're talking about.
2
used to reply to someone as an emphatic "yes"
"Was it hard?" "You have no idea (how hard it was)!"

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These are news outlets that don’t follow the league, have no idea who its players are, but can turn the WNBA into a way to discuss a handful of political talking points in the hopes of engaging its audience. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026 The customer may have no idea which use case deserves attention first. Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Roughly 1 in 5 people has elevated Lp(a), yet most have no idea. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 On the question of wallows, many people have no idea of their importance, although most report seeing wallows while hunting. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have no idea

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“Have no idea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20no%20idea. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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