Meaning:
The phrase refers to a hopeful attempt at something or a wild guess especially when you have no certain information or knowledge about the subject.
Examples:
- It was just a shot in the dark.
- These clauses are nothing other than a resounding shot in the dark.
- However, burdening telecommunications companies and Internet service providers with the cost of storing all data they process for one year is a poorly considered response, a shot in the dark.