stab in the dark
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Let's have a stab in the dark, then, at who might follow in Jonathan Ross's footsteps as this year's "big dog", and who, like singer Cat Burns, could fly under the radar?
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
But guessing who it will be is just a stab in the dark.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2021
But it’s not a whole lot more than a confused stab in the dark – and like “not trying”, should realistically be recognised as such.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 1, 2017
“This is really a stab in the dark, and it’s unknown,” said Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff, R-Diamond Bar.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 3, 2015
The figure was a stab in the dark, a made-up number.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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