Left in the dark about something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "left in the dark about something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-09-05 07:09

Meaning of Left in the dark about something (redirected from leave (someone) in the dark (about something) )

Synonyms:

keep in the dark about something

Leave (someone) in the dark (about something) phrase

To not provide full knowledge or disclosure of something with someone because you want to keep it secret from them

The company left its investors in the dark about its fruitless business activities.

He finds that company unreliable because he feels like it keeps trying to leave him in the dark about its financial standing.

I got a scolding from my mom for leaving her in the dark about my low test score.

Other phrases about:

an iron fist/hand (in a velvet glove)

Someone who looks gentle and sweet but in fact is severe and forceful

keep (one's) own counsel

This idiom means that someone does not share what they think or feel with others.

brush (something) under the carpet

Try to hide and deny something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation

paper over the cracks
To cover up or conceal problems in order to make a situation seem better
sail under false colours

To deliberately hide one's true nature, intentions or purposes

Grammar and Usage of Leave (someone) in the dark (about something)

Verb Forms

  • left (someone) in the dark (about something)
  • leaving (someone) in the dark (about something)

The verb "leave" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Leave (someone) in the dark (about something)

This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the phrase "in the dark".
 

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