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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.
Voorbeeld
Without enough information or context, it can be difficult to distinguish between different options - all cats are gray in the dark, and it's important to gather enough information to make an informed decision.
In the dark, the cat could be heard clumping around the house, knocking into objects as it navigated.
In the dark arts, practitioners often seek to raise demonic entities by conducting elaborate rituals involving sacrifices and invocations.
Somehow, she managed to find her way home in the dark.
The eerie noises in the dark forest have me trembling in my boots.
