Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throw-a-dart
phrase
θroʊ ə dɑrt
Definition
To aim and throw a dart at a target, often used metaphorically to indicate making a chance decision or taking a shot at something without certainty of the outcome.
Examples
- She decided to throw-a-dart and choose a restaurant she had never been to.
- When it came to picking a movie, he just decided to throw-a-dart and hope for the best.
- Instead of researching all the options, I thought I’d throw-a-dart and see what happens.
Meaning
In a literal sense, throw-a-dart refers to the act of participating in the game of darts. Metaphorically, it can describe making a decision or prediction based on limited information, similar to taking a random guess.
Synonyms
- take a shot
- make a guess
- give it a try
