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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.
Exemplo
They discovered a new species of fungus in the rainforest that glows in the dark.
Hearing the unexpected noise in the dark alley, he broke out in a cold sweat, fearing the unknown.
During the power outage, the staff at the restaurant were scrambling around like chickens with their heads cut off, trying to serve customers in the dark.
She experienced a rush of fear when she heard a strange noise in the dark.
The eerie sound in the dark forest made the hiker's legs shake with unease.
