Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shot-in-the-dark
noun
/ˌʃɒt ɪn ðə dɑrk/
Definition
A guess or attempt made without any prior knowledge or confidence.
Examples
- Taking a shot-in-the-dark, she applied for a job she was not fully qualified for.
- His guess was just a shot-in-the-dark, but it turned out to be correct!
Meaning
The term refers to trying something without having sufficient information or certainty about the outcome.
Synonyms
- guess
- attempt
- stab in the dark
