this matter is still in the dark. vs this matter is still very unclear
1.this matter is still in the dark. vs
2.this matter is still very unclear
Are these sentences correct?
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Answers · 2
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The matter is unclear.
The natter is never in the dark. Only people can be in the dark.
He remains in the dark concerning this matter.
in the dark = know nothing
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2 is correct. It means you don't understand whatever the subject is.
1 is incorrect. "Jared is in the dark about this matter." would be appropriate usage of the phrase "in the dark." Meaning, Jared is not aware of it.
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