leap in the dark
leap in the dark noun: an act or attempt without any idea about what the result will be and that commits the chooser to consequences that matter.
Noun
leap in the dark (plural leaps in the dark)
- An act or attempt without any idea about what the result will be and that commits the chooser to consequences that matter.
- Near-synonyms: leap of faith, act of faith, shot in the dark, stab in the dark
- Synonyms:
- leap of faith, act of faith, shot in the dark, stab in the dark
Synonyms of leap in the dark
Forms of leap in the dark
| plural | leaps in the dark |
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Questions about leap in the dark
- What does leap in the dark mean?
- Leap in the dark means an act or attempt without any idea about what the result will be and that commits the chooser to consequences that matter.
- What part of speech is leap in the dark?
- Leap in the dark is a noun.
- What is the plural of leap in the dark?
- The plural of leap in the dark is leaps in the dark.
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