-The words and other things went to blank within minutes.
Is it correct to say words or things like that can be 'blank'? I think it's OK, but my friend seems to have a point: the screen can be 'blank'; never 'words'. Who do you think is correct?
Top answer
Where are these words? Is your statement all about a monitor screen? The words disappeared; the screen went blank.
— Mister Micawber
Where are these words?
Is your statement all about a monitor screen?
The words disappeared; the screen went blank.
(No 'to')
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