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in the dark

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/ɪn ðə dɑrk/
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in a state in which one is not informed about important things

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The idiom "in the dark" dates back to the late 1600s and has its roots in the idea that darkness represents ignorance or lack of knowledge. Just as you can't see in the dark, being "in the dark" means being uninformed or unaware of something. This expression is used to describe a situation in which someone lacks information or knowledge about a particular subject, event, or circumstance. It implies a state of ignorance or being kept unaware intentionally or unintentionally.

  • I'm completely in the dark about their plans for the weekend.
  • They kept us in the dark about the changes to the project until the last minute.
  • She prefers to work quietly and independently, often leaving her colleagues in the dark about her progress.
  • Without access to reliable news sources, they were left in the dark about recent events in the world.
  • The sudden power outage left everyone in the dark, groping for flashlights.