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

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

author Zack Phuc calendar 2021-07-02 01:07

Meaning of Be left in the dark (about something)

Synonyms:

be kept in the dark (about something)

Be left in the dark (about something) idiom

If somebody is left in the dark (about something), he or she is hidden from the knowledge of something or kept unaware about something.

It is better that Corrie be left in the dark about the death of her dog. Let's wait until she finishes the exam and we'll tell her.

Why was I left completely in the dark about this new boyfriend of yours? Now I know why. He does not seem like a nice person.

Laurie decided that her husband be left in the dark about her bruise since he was on a business trip.

Other phrases about:

between you, me and the gatepost

Used to tell someone to keep secret what you're about to say

be in cahoots

To be secretly working together

behind closed doors

Kept in secret

dead giveaway
something that unintentionally reveals a truth, a secret completely
In the Dark

Uninformed or ignorant of something. 

Grammar and Usage of Be left in the dark (about something)

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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