stab in the dark

Example Sentences

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But where to start was the infernal question; every attempt would be a stab in the dark.

From Scientific American • Aug. 3, 2023

But guessing who it will be is just a stab in the dark.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2021

Mind you, we can take a wild stab in the dark regarding the plan ourselves.

From The Guardian • Jan. 20, 2016

“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