no tener ni la más remota idea

no tener ni la más remota idea
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to not have the faintest idea
¿Está casada la jefa? - No tengo ni la más remota idea. No le gusta hablar de su vida privada.Is the boss married? - I haven't the faintest idea. She doesn't like to talk about her private life.
b. to not have the remotest idea
Mis alumnos no tenían ni la más remota idea de cómo resolver la ecuación.My students didn't have the remotest idea how to solve the equation.
c. to not have the slightest idea
No tengo ni la más remota idea de por qué Susana está enfadada conmigo. Que yo sepa, nunca le dije nada ofensivo.I haven't the slightest idea why Susana is angry with me. As far as I know, I never said anything offensive to her.
d. to have no idea
Preguntamos a un señor si sabía dónde estaba la calle y nos dijo que no tenía ni la más remota idea.We asked a man if he knew where the street was and he said he had no idea.
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