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in the dark
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in a state in which one is not informed about important things
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "in the dark" and when to use it?
The idiom "in the dark" dates back to the late 1600s and has its roots in the idea that darkness represents ignorance or lack of knowledge. Just as you can't see in the dark, being "in the dark" means being uninformed or unaware of something. This expression is used to describe a situation in which someone lacks information or knowledge about a particular subject, event, or circumstance. It implies a state of ignorance or being kept unaware intentionally or unintentionally.
Exemple
Children often feel unsafe in the dark due to their active imaginations.
The children cried out in fear when they saw the shadowy figure in the dark.
They pulled off a successful moonlight flit, leaving their creditors in the dark.
She was scared to walk alone in the dark.
The lantern went out, and they were left in the dark.
