grasp in the dark
grasp in the dark
To seek out a solution, meaning, or sense of purpose in a blind, aimless, or uncertain manner. Often used in the progressive tense. We've been grasping in the dark for a way to pay our mortgage, but I just don't see how we'll be able to afford it anymore. My recent breakup with Janice has left me grasping in the dark.
See also: dark, grasp
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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- reach out into (something)
- mooner
- fool around
- fool around with (someone or something)
- screw around with (someone or something)
- fool about
- sail around
- fool with
- fool with (someone or something)