take a shot in the dark

He **took a shot in the dark** and guessed the correct answer.

Idiom Risk

Meaning

to try something without knowing the result

He took a shot in the dark and guessed the correct answer.

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

To begin to understand something.

very angry and likely to argue or fight

To make an irreversible decision or take a step from which there is no turning back.

to do what is expected or promised, especially in difficult situations

the percentage of users who click on an ad or link

something that is being monitored or considered