take a shot in the dark

big shot

A person with a reputation of importance or power.

chip shot

Something that is easy to do or to achieve.

cross to take up

Alternative form of cross to bear.

dark cloud

A situation or future event that causes worry, problems or unhappiness, likened to such a cloud overhead in the sky.

dark horse

Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.

forget to take one's medication this morning

To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.

give and take

A process of compromise or accommodation.

give it one's best shot

To make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.