From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishnot have the remotest idea/interest/intention etcnot have the remotest idea/interest/intention etcNOT KNOW especially British English used to emphasize that you do not know something, are not interested in something, do not intend to do something etc He hasn’t the remotest interest in sport.not have the remotest idea/interest/intention etc what/where/who etc I haven’t the remotest idea what you mean. → remote