in the dark

English

Adverb

in the dark

1. Used other than as an idiom: Without light; somewhere that is dark.

   I tripped over his suitcase in the dark.

2. (idiomatic) Without information.

   Management kept the board of directors completely in the dark.

   They remained in the dark until the newspaper story came out.

3. (poker slang) Without looking at one's hole cards, thus not knowing what they are.

Translations

without light

without information

without looking at one's hole cards

Adjective

in the dark

1. Used other than as an idiom: Located in darkness.
2. (idiomatic) Lacking information.

   I was in the dark about the surprise party until I walked in.

Translations

located in darkness

without information

Antonyms

• in the know