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shot in the dark Meaning
shot in the dark
attempt entry 2 sense 1, try, brought to a state of ruin or uselessness, a single appearance as an entertainer, a single sequence of a motion picture or a television program shot by one camera without interruption, a directed discharge of a firearm, snapshot, a charge of explosives, photograph entry 1, range, reach, a medical or narcotics injection, an effective remark, something propelled by shooting, a single photographic exposure, infused or permeated with a quality or element, stimulus, boost, a small measure or amount of alcoholic liquor, an aimed discharge of a weapon (as a gun or cannon), a heavy metal ball thrown for distance in the shot put, a metal sphere of iron or brass that is heaved in the shot put, a small amount applied at one time, sprinkles, jimmies, having the form of pellets resembling shot, an action of shooting, reduced to a ruined or useless state, an attempt that has little chance of success, suffused or streaked with a color, swipe sense 2, chance sense 4a, home run, guess, conjecture, an injection of a drug, immunizing substance, nutrient, or medicament, an attempt at scoring, marksman, one that shoots, small lead or steel pellets especially forming a charge for a shotgun, a stroke or throw in an attempt to score points in a game (such as tennis, pool, or basketball), attempt, try, the distance that a missile is or can be thrown, chance, the flight of a missile or the distance it travels, marked or streaked with a different color, having contrasting and changeable color effects, a small measure or serving (such as one ounce) of undiluted liquor or other beverage, a charge to be paid, an injection of something (as a medicine or vaccine) into the body, very rapidly, a directed propelling of a missile, ability to shoot, blast sense 5a, small lead or steel pellets forming a charge for a shotgun, a stroke or throw in a game, for each one, a wild guess, something sent by shooting, a person who shoots, a single portion of a movie or a television program shot by one camera without stopping
shot in the dark Sentence Examples
- I took a shot in the dark and applied for the job, even though I didn't meet all the requirements.
- The research team made a shot in the dark by testing an unorthodox hypothesis.
- I decided to invest in the stock market, even though it was a complete shot in the dark.
- The new treatment was a shot in the dark, but the patient miraculously recovered.
- The police took a shot in the dark and searched the abandoned warehouse for clues.
- The criminal escaped by taking a shot in the dark and fleeing through the back door.
- The gambler made a shot in the dark by betting everything on a single horse.
- I made a shot in the dark and asked the neighbor for help, even though I didn't know them well.
- The proposal was a shot in the dark, but the investors surprisingly agreed to fund it.
- The doctor made a shot in the dark and prescribed an experimental medication that ended up curing the rare disease.
FAQs About the word shot in the dark
attempt entry 2 sense 1, try, brought to a state of ruin or uselessness, a single appearance as an entertainer, a single sequence of a motion picture or a telev
guess, theory,guessing, thesis, conjecture, speculation, shot, supposition, hypothesis, surmise
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I took a shot in the dark and applied for the job, even though I didn't meet all the requirements.
The research team made a shot in the dark by testing an unorthodox hypothesis.
I decided to invest in the stock market, even though it was a complete shot in the dark.
The new treatment was a shot in the dark, but the patient miraculously recovered.
