| Id | ESLPod_1204_WE_2080 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1204 |
| Episode Title | Controlling Information to the Media |
| Phrase | in the dark |
| Text | The phrase "in the dark," in this podcast, means without knowledge or information about something or being unaware or uninformed: "I'll have to tell her the news soon. I can't keep her in the dark forever." The phrase "a shot in the dark" means a guess made without having any real information or facts: "That test was so hard! Most of my answers were a shot in the dark." The phrase "after/before dark" means before/after the sunrise: "The children are supposed to come home before dark." When talking about feelings, "dark" refers to feelings of sadness or depression: "Do you trust him enough to share your darkest fears?" Finally, "dark humor" refers to things that are bad in a funny way: "Chris's dark humor can be upsetting to people who do not know him well." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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