Common Everyday Phrases

make use of

don't have a clue

needle in a haystack

Arthur: "Amy, I would like to make use of the tournament method explained in The On-Purpose Person. Do you know where the book is?"

Amy: "Oh, I'm sorry, Arthur, I don't have a clue. The last time I looked for something on your bookshelf, it was like looking for a needle in a haystack."

Arthur: "Yea, you're right, Amy. I guess the first thing I should do this year is organize my books."

make use of
utilize; use

don't have a clue
don't know and have no suggestions

needle in a haystack
something that is almost impossible to find

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