Meaning of the word "in the dark" in English

What does "in the dark" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

in the dark

US /ɪn ðə dɑːrk/
UK /ɪn ðə dɑːrk/
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Idiom

1.

not knowing about something important, because other people have not told you about it

Example:
The employees were kept in the dark about the company's merger plans.
I'm completely in the dark about what's going on.
2.

in a place where there is no light

Example:
I couldn't see anything in the dark room.
He was afraid to walk home alone in the dark.
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