In the Dark In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "In the Dark", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-25 08:11

Meaning of In the Dark

In the Dark phrase

Not having enough knowledge, understanding, or information about something.

 

 

Everyone thought he must have known about that news, but actually, he was in the dark.

While the scientists discovered this contagious disease a month ago, the public is still in the dark about it.

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be left in the dark (about something)

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

be kept in the dark (about something)

To be kept in the state of not having enough knowledge or information about something.

Origin of In the Dark

This phrase is formed based on the figurative use of "dark"for "ignorance."

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