Question

in_the_loop_642 a guess, often wild or based on little information The expression suggests that the probability of a correct guess is as small as the probability of hitting something that one shoots at in the dark.

Accepted Answer

SHOT IN THE DARK Charles didn’t really know the reason why his son was in a bad mood, but he guessed that perhaps he had gotten some bad grades. Charles’ s guess was a shot in the dark.I don’t know what they would like for a wedding gift, but we could take a shot in the dark and get them something for the kitchen.

Id	in_the_loop_642
Idiom	SHOT IN THE DARK
Definition	a guess, often wild or based on little information
Examples	Charles didn’t really know the reason why his son was in a bad mood, but he guessed that perhaps he had gotten some bad grades. Charles’ s guess was a shot in the dark. I don’t know what they would like for a wedding gift, but we could take a shot in the dark and get them something for the kitchen.
Extra Info	The expression suggests that the probability of a correct guess is as small as the probability of hitting something that one shoots at in the dark.

Shot Dark Bad Guess Probability Loop Wild Based