stab in the dark
a guess
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I made a stab in the dark to guess the answer.”
“I did not know the correct password, so I made a stab in the dark and typed a random number.”
“Without any data to guide his decision, the manager made a stab in the dark regarding the future of the project.”
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dark cloud
A situation or future event that causes worry, problems or unhappiness, likened to such a cloud overhead in the sky.
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dark horse
Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.
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have a stab
To make an attempt, a try.
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look on the dark side
To examine a situation, usually unfavorable, from a negative perspective; to be pessimistic or miserable.
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oh dark hundred
Some unspecified hour in the early morning (implies an unpleasant time to be awake)
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oh dark thirty
Some unspecified hour in the early morning (implying an unpleasant time to be awake).
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see the dark side of the moon
To do or experience something exceedingly difficult or rare.
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shot in the dark
A guess, attempt, or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge.
Last updated August 10, 2026