Be kept in the dark (about something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be kept in the dark (about something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-01-13 10:01

Meaning of Be kept in the dark (about something)

Synonyms:

be left in the dark (about something)

Be kept in the dark (about something) phrase

To be kept in a state where you have inadequate knowledge or information about something.

 

We were kept in the dark about our kids' poor academic performance.

I was kept in the dark about my wife's decision to buy that house.

I was kept in the dark about where the meeting would be held.

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Uninformed or ignorant of something. 

be left in the dark (about something)

To be hidden from something or to be kept unaware about something

Origin of Be kept in the dark (about something)

This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the phrase "in the dark."

 

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