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in the dark
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completamente inconsciente
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.
Exemplo
The power went off during the storm, leaving us in the dark.
In the dark room, he began hallucinating shadows and shapes that weren't actually there.
The campers were lighting up their lanterns so they could see in the dark.
In the dark corners of the forest, locals whispered of encounters with Old Harry, a sinister presence lurking in the shadows.
Without access to reliable news sources, they were left in the dark about recent events in the world.