[Idiom] SHOT IN THE DARK. - How Random Attempts Can Sometimes Lead to Success

Shot in the dark.

Shot in the dark.

An attempt with little chance of success.

A "Shot in the dark" refers to a guess or an attempt that is made with little expectation of success because it's based on no prior knowledge or data. It's like closing your eyes and trying to hit a target with an arrow. Sometimes in life and business, taking a shot in the dark might be the only option when there are no clear insights or data to guide decisions.

Example Sentences

  1. Taking the job was a shot in the dark.

    Taking the job was a risky guess.

  2. Her guess was just a shot in the dark.

    Her guess was a complete shot in the dark.

  3. The solution was a shot in the dark, but it surprisingly worked.

    The solution was a wild guess, but it worked surprisingly well.

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