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hmano
What does it mean? When a detective says:'I got squat." I think it means that he has nothing at all (no suspect and clue ), but I am not sure about that.
Jun 28, 2015 1:33 PM
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You're exactly correct :)
June 28, 2015
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I got nothing I got jack I got squat I got nada But they are all very informal. Don't use them except with friends and in informal speaking
June 28, 2015
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Yes, it means absolutely nothing. We also say "jack squat".
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