A leap in the dark

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noun

Doing something without knowing what the outcome or result will be.

I'm not sure if this new business venture will succeed or fail, it's really a leap in the dark.
Visual representation of "a leap in the dark" - Doing something without knowing what the outcome or result will be

Often appears as...

  • take a leap in the dark
  • make a leap in the dark

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "a leap in the dark"
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Risk Implication

The phrase often implies a significant risk or decision with unpredictable results.

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Quitting my job to travel was a leap in the dark.
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Feeling Uncertain

It can express feelings of uncertainty faced when starting something new.

Illustration for Feeling Uncertain
Moving to a new country felt like a leap in the dark.
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Dramatic Decisions

Use it to describe a bold, possibly dramatic decision without enough information.

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She took a leap in the dark and invested in her dream.
Visual representation of the word "A leap in the dark"

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