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in the dark
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in a state in which one is not informed about important things
What 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
In the dark alley, the mugger attempted to jump an unsuspecting pedestrian.
The stars twinkled brightly in the dark night sky.
They pulled off a successful moonlight flit, leaving their creditors in the dark.
She could hear phantom whispers in the dark, though no one else was around.
In the dark alley, the cat burglar expertly slipped past the security guard and into the building.
