Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
“To take a leap in the dark”
A) To do a hazardous thing without any idea of the result
B) To advance
C) To run counter
D) To take risk
E) To hazard oneself

Answer 1

Hint: Phrase meaning is a small group of words that work together to make meaning, but it is not a complete sentence. For example: In the backyard, you will find my dad.

Complete step by step answer:
Option A) To do a hazardous thing without any idea of the result – is the correct answer because 'to take a leap in the dark' means something you do without having any prior knowledge or experience in it and being uncertain what will happen as a result. So, this is the most appropriate answer.
Option B) To advance – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘to advance’ is ‘proceed or move along’ and this is not the correct meaning of the phrase ‘To take a leap in the dark’. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option C) To run counter – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘to run counter’ is ‘be in conflict with’ and this is not the correct meaning of the phrase ‘To take a leap in the dark’. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) To take risk – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘to take risk’ is ‘to do something that may result in loss, failure and etc.’ and this is not the correct meaning of the phrase ‘To take a leap in the dark’. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option E) To hazard oneself – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘to hazard oneself’ is ‘acknowledgement that there is implied risk or danger that must be accepted as the responsibility of someone, something, or oneself’ and this is not the correct meaning of the phrase ‘To take a leap in the dark’. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note:
A phrase is one or more words that form a meaningful grammatical unit within a clause. Like in this question we have to find the most appropriate answer that gives a meaningful sense and can be sense fully replaced.