have a clue

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have a clue (third-person singular simple present has a clue, present participle having a clue, simple past and past participle had a clue)

  1. (colloquial) To be knowledgeable about a topic or situation.
    • 2020 December 2, Paul Bigland, “My weirdest and wackiest Rover yet”, in Rail, page 68:
      I haven't booked, so I don't have a clue as to whether the service will be busy or not. Supposedly, reservations are compulsory, but I want to find out what would happen if you just turn up.

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