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Definition |
to try something without any certainty or knowledge about the outcome |
Examples |
1) He decided to take a shot in the dark, hoping he would hit the
target. 2) She took a shot in the dark and applied for the job,
not knowing if her qualifications matched the requirements. |
Etymology |
The term is believed to originate from the
idea of blindly firing a gun in the darkness without a clear target or
direction, symbolizing a haphazard and uncertain action. |
Synonyms |
random shot, speculative action, wild guess |
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