take a shot in the dark en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To try or guess at something without having any knowledge about the subject.
I didn't study for the test and took a shot in the dark.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| takes a shot in the dark | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| taking a shot in the dark | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| took a shot in the dark | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| taken a shot in the dark | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |