Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

leap in the dark

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.91 in modern English

Syllables
leap in the -dark
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An act or attempt without any idea about what the result will be and that commits the chooser to consequences that matter.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

leaps in the dark (plural)

Phrases

in the dark whistle in the dark take the plunge

Frequently Paired Words

in the dark whistle in the dark take the plunge

Synonyms

leap of faith act of faith shot in the dark stab in the dark

Questions

What does leap in the dark mean?
An act or attempt without any idea about what the result will be and that commits the chooser to consequences that matter.

How to pronounce leap in the dark

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