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/Sounds like the English word "no tener ni id" + "EH" (as in "egg") + "ah" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To have absolutely zero clue about something, to be in complete ignorance. It's a universal Spanish expression that emphasizes you don't have the slightest hint about what someone's asking.

Examples

I have no idea what you're talking about.

He had no idea how it works, I had to explain everything.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Estar pez
Anonymous

Jail or prison in Argentine and Uruguayan lunfardo slang. Also refers to the act of being arrested. "Caer en cana" means to get caught and end up behind bars, a completely standard expression in River Plate street language.