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takes a shot in the dark

takes a shot in the dark is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a shot in the dark.

Meaning of take a shot in the dark

Verb

take a shot in the dark (third-person singular simple present takes a shot in the dark, present participle taking a shot in the dark, simple past took a shot in the dark, past participle taken a shot in the dark)

  1. (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.

Questions about takes a shot in the dark

What is takes a shot in the dark the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a shot in the dark is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a shot in the dark.

Words near takes a shot in the dark in the dictionary

  1. takes a risk
  2. takes a run at
  3. takes a seat
  4. takes a shining to
  5. takes a shit
  6. takes a shot in the dark
  7. takes a sight
  8. takes a stab at
  9. takes a stand
  10. takes a step back
  11. takes a tinkle

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