in the dark meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "in the dark" idiom?

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Being in the dark can lead to making mistakes .
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

See also:
to be kept in the dark
to be left in the dark
to keep someone in the dark
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

 
 
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What should you not be in the dark about?
What is the full form of the abbreviation "Who's called?"
How can you know who's called?
 

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

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Johnny's mother has been called into the school.  Apparently, Johnny has been having some trouble at school.  Some of the other bigger boys have been bullying Johnny.  Johnny's mother is talking with the principal of the school ...

Principal:                "Hello Mrs. Smith.  I have called you in here because Johnny has been having some trouble at school."
Johnny's mother:  "Oh, really?  I didn't know."
Principal:                 "Yes, it seems that several bullies have been hurting your son."
Johnny's mother:  "That is a total surprise to me."
Principal:                 "Has Johnny not said anything to you about this problem?"
Johnny's mother:  "No.  I am completely in the dark."

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

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"to be in the dark"

to be in a state of ignorance
to not know something
 

Synonyms:
blind, dense, ignorant, ignorance, misinformed, naive, oblivious, obtuse, thick, unconscious, unenlightened, uninformed, unsuspecting, witless
 
 
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