Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
(keep) in the dark
in the dark
1) uninformed about someone/something
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- keep someone in the dark about something
- AnalysisTo keep someone 'in the dark' about something means to leave them uninformed or to avoid telling them something. This expression usually has a negative connotation as it implies the willingness to keep a secret from someone or to stop someone finding out about something.
- Social Examples (Basic)
- The hospital is keeping Luke in the dark about his friend's condition until they have run further tests.
- Don't ask me what she's up to, I'm as much in the dark about it as you are. She is keeping everything very hush-hush.
- Professional Examples (Basic)
- Staff were kept totally in the dark about plans to sell the company due to the Board's decision to keep everyone out of the loop until a deal had been agreed.
- I don't like being kept in the dark when it comes to decisions that affect my team.
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