a guess or attempt made without knowing much or anything about the result
結果についてあまり知らない、または何も知らない状態で行う推測や試み (kekka ni tsuite amari shiranai, mata wa nanimo shiranai joutai de okonau suisoku ya kokoromi)
"His idea about solving the problem was just a shot in the dark."
"問題を解決するための彼のアイデアはただのA shot in the darkでした。" (Mondai wo kaiketsu suru tame no kare no aidea wa tada no A shot in the dark deshita.)
people with power or influence who can help you
to prepare the body or mind for activity
to avoid bringing up a problem that will cause trouble
to reach an agreement or deal
to lose all money and be unable to pay debts
to make a fresh start or change for the better
