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Dark Act Outcome Foreseen Mere Guess Metaphorical State

Word a shot in the dark = a stab in the dark
Description an act whose outcome cannot be foreseen

a mere guess

The metaphorical use of in the dark to mean “in a state of ignorance" dates from the late 17th century. an act whose outcome cannot be foreseen

a mere guess

The metaphorical use of in the dark to mean “in a state

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