Take a shot in the dark Meaning in English
expression
释义
To make a guess or try something without having any information or certainty; an attempt made when you don't know the answer.
用法与细微差别
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.
例句
I didn't know the answer, so I just took a shot in the dark.
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Sometimes you have to take a shot in the dark to solve a problem.
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He guessed the password by taking a shot in the dark.
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Honestly, I just took a shot in the dark and lucked out.
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If you don't know, just take a shot in the dark—you might get it right!
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That was just me taking a shot in the dark, but it paid off!
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