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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.
Example
The child, scared of the imaginary monster, struck out wildly in the dark.
The photographer used a spotlight to emphasize the model’s silhouette in the dark setting.
She experienced a rush of fear when she heard a strange noise in the dark.
I'm completely in the dark about their plans for the weekend.
In the dark room, he searched blindly for his misplaced glasses, feeling the surfaces with his hands.
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