Take a shot in the dark Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To make a guess or try something without having any information or certainty; an attempt made when you don't know the answer.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Informal and idiomatic. Used for guesses with no basis or just luck. It often suggests admitting you don't really know. Common in 'just take a shot in the dark.' Not used literally for shooting; only for guessing or trying randomly.
उदाहरण वाक्य
I didn't know the answer, so I just took a shot in the dark.
basic
Sometimes you have to take a shot in the dark to solve a problem.
basic
He guessed the password by taking a shot in the dark.
basic
Honestly, I just took a shot in the dark and lucked out.
natural
If you don't know, just take a shot in the dark—you might get it right!
natural
That was just me taking a shot in the dark, but it paid off!
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