grasp in the dark



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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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PhebeFEE-bee (English)English, Biblical
Vakha-Chechen
Donaldadah-NAWL-daScottish
Georgeanna-English
Teca-Hungarian
HeidiHIE-dee (German, English), HAY-dee (Finnish)German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, English