How long is a piece of string meaning
What does the saying 'How long is a piece of string' mean?
Idiom: How long is a piece of string
Meaning:
If someone has no idea of the answer to a question, they can ask 'How long is a piece of string?' as a way of indicating their ignorance.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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