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The phrase "I went blank" is correct and usable in written English.
It is a common phrase used to describe a temporary loss of thought or memory. Example: "During the exam, I suddenly went blank and couldn't remember any of the information I had studied." This phrase can also be used to describe a moment of surprise or shock. Example: "When the teacher called on me to answer a question, I went blank and couldn't think of anything to say."
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I went blank," she says.
"I went blank," Mr. Brown said.
I went blank, but his gaze never wavered.
Nonetheless, I went blank with shock when I saw the verdict on Thursday.
My warm-up was fine, but as soon as I got in the circle I went blank.
"If there is something I left out," Olaya said, "it's because I went blank, forgot about it or didn't hear it".
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I find these online tests confusing as the questions are not always clearly worded and they have multiple meanings, so I don't know what I'm being asked... I often need verbal questions or instructions written down... otherwise I go blank and forget what I want to say.
"I was so nervous I just went blank," he said.
I just went blank and Nic [Roeg] shouted instructions".
"I just mentally went blank for a swing," Mickelson said.
"I kind of went blank getting the second bit of news," he recalled.
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