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Left in the Dark

LEFT in the DARK

/lɛft ɪn ðə dɑːrk/

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Syllable breakdown

Leftinthedark

Dictionary meaning

Not informed about something; kept uninformed deliberately.

Examples

  • The shareholders were left in the dark about the acquisition talks.

Pronunciation tips

Stress on 'left' and 'dark'.

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