block on
block on (something)
To suddenly forget or be unable to recall something. I can't believe I totally blocked on her name earlier when I've known her for years!
See also: block, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
block on
v.
To forget or fail to remember something; have a mental block about something: I had met these people before, but this time I blocked on their names.
See also: block, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- block on (something)
- blank on
- blank on (something)
- put a name to
- put a name to (someone or something)
- put a name to somebody/something
- wrack (one's) brain(s)
- wrack brains
- rack brain
- rack brains