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(as) dark as pitch
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completely black or dark
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "dark as pitch" and when to use it?
The idiom "dark as pitch" finds its origin in the pitch, a thick, dark, and viscous substance derived from the distillation of wood or coal tar. The phrase is used to describe a state of extreme darkness or absence of light, likening it to the deep blackness of pitch. The pitch's nature, being highly opaque and light-absorbing, led to its association with profound darkness.
Examples
As the sun set, the forest became dark as pitch, making it challenging to see the path ahead.
