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in the dark
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незнание, незнаемый
in a state in which one is not informed about important things
Idiom
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.
Пример
The stars twinkled brightly in the dark night sky.
Her face was stricken with fear when she heard the unexpected noise in the dark alley.
The dead battery in his flashlight left him stranded in the dark during the power outage.
She groped for the light switch in the dark hallway.
The decision to invest in a startup company was a risky jump in the dark, but it led to substantial financial gains.
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