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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains the given expression:

"To take a leap in the dark"

Options:

To perform a secret ritual

To jump after the sun has set

To do something without being certain of the outcome and result

To be afraid of the dark

Correct Answer:

To do something without being certain of the outcome and result

Explanation:
 The expression "to take a leap in the dark" means to do something without being certain of the outcome and result. It is a metaphor for taking a risk or making a gamble.

The other options are not correct explanations of the expression "to take a leap in the dark".

  • To perform a secret ritual is not the same as to take a leap in the dark. A ritual is a religious or ceremonial act, while taking a leap in the dark is a risky or uncertain action.
  • To jump after the sun has set is not the same as to take a leap in the dark. Jumping after the sun has set is simply a matter of timing, while taking a leap in the dark is a matter of taking a risk.
  • To be afraid of the dark is not the same as to take a leap in the dark. Being afraid of the dark is an emotion, while taking a leap in the dark is a physical action.

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