Common English phrases: Forgetting things

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FORGETTING THINGS

Can you refresh my memory?

I can’t remember off the top of my head

I have a vague recollection of…

I have no recollection of…

I lost my train of thought.

I simply forgot to do it.

I’ve completely forgotten.

I’m not sure i’m the best person to answer that

it completely slipped my mind.

it doesn’t ring a bell.

it went in one ear and out the other.

it will come to me in a minute

it’s on the tip of my tongue.

My mind went blank

Sorry, I forgot.

What was I thinking of?

(I’m afraid) I can’t remember.

(I’m afraid) it doesn’t ring a bell.

(Sorry) I have no memory of…