Zoeken
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.
Voorbeeld
His guess about the password was a stab in the dark, but miraculously, he got it right.
She prefers to work quietly and independently, often leaving her colleagues in the dark about her progress.
He was unconscious of the danger lurking in the dark alley.
The dead battery in his flashlight left him stranded in the dark during the power outage.
The dim light from the candle flickered softly in the dark room.
