“a shot in the dark”
"A shot in the dark" refers to a guess or attempt made with little to no information, where success is unlikely but possible. It describes trying something without a clear basis or expectation of a good outcome. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "a shot in the dark" in the video clips below.
Hear how "a shot in the dark" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Gossip Girl, Dexter 20 06, Hazbin Hotel, We Were Liars, Jimmy Carr and 4 more.
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YouTubeJimmy Carr169K views · 2025-08-06
20 Years of Laughs on 8 Out of 10 Cats | Best of 8 Out of 10 Cats | Jimmy Carr
“a shot in the dark of course who”
Good thing you asked quite I mean it was … knew Jason's team what have the nation
Play at 1:04:56
YouTubeVICE1.4M views · 2021-08-29
The Story of 'Who Let The Dogs Out' by Baha Men
“was a shot in the dark a lot of these”
them f with phone calls and be a pest it … guys they didn't know who I was I'm
Play at 20:15
TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S01E02
“just a shot in the dark.”
* and bow out gracefully … i think you know what you needto do to get his attention.
Play at 28:18
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YouTubeGraham Stephan846K views · 2021-02-19
THE END OF CREDIT SCORES | Major Changes Explained
“of a shot in the dark that you will pay”
credit card before they're taking a bit … it off in time while it's certainly not
Play at 11:32
YouTubeCosmopolitan580K views · 2021-06-16
Brittany Broski Refuses To Try Kombucha And We Don't Blame Her | Expensive Taste Test | Cosmopolitan
“guys this is just a shot in the dark”
cleaning … because both of these are
Play at 6:11
YouTubeCosmopolitan489K views · 2023-04-25
'Outer Banks' Star Madison Bailey CRINGES At $150 Tequila | Expensive Taste Test | Cosmopolitan
“guess this is a shot in the dark I did”
it's tomato tomato this is this is a … okay love a good guessing game this is
Play at 2:22
TV ShowDexter 20 06
Dexter 20 06 — S01E10
“This may be a shot in the dark, but I met this hooker last night.”
First break in this case, you come straight to me. … Going with a pro - Now, that's how you get over the ex.
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TV ShowHazbin Hotel
Hazbin Hotel — S02E07
“♪ It's not a shot in the dark ♪”
you can trust me with your entertainment. … ♪ Not up to chance if you've got plans ♪
Play at 4:40
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TV ShowWe Were Liars
We Were Liars — S01E02
“♪ Like a shot in the dark ♪”
♪ When you're
coming up empty ♪ … ♪ Hey ♪
Play at 46:37
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YouTubeGood Mythical Morning4.8M views · 2024-07-03
Blind Taste Test (Marathon)
“This is a shot in the dark for me.”
Really? You think you know? … Okay, 3... 2... 1... Wendy's/Jack in the Box
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