Meanings
How to pronounce "shot in the dark":
AU
A guess, attempt, or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge.
Example: "From listening, I can't tell who composed it. Beethoven, maybe, but that's a shot in the dark."
Example Sentences
1
He took a shot in the dark and guessed the correct answer on the test.
2
The detective had no leads, so he decided to take a shot in the dark and question a random suspect.
3
I have no clue what the answer is, but I'll take a shot in the dark and say it's option B.
4
She decided to take a shot in the dark and apply for the job, even though she wasn't fully qualified.
5
He made a shot in the dark by investing all his savings into an unknown startup.
