go it blind

The phrase "go it blind" is often used to describe taking action without sufficient preparation or information.

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Definition

B2General

(informal, idiom)To take action or make decisions without adequate information or preparation.

Example

  • He decided to go it blind and invest in the stock without doing any research.
  • Sometimes you just have to go it blind and hope for the best.

B2Card Games

(technical, slang)To place a bet without looking at one's cards.

Example

  • In poker, she chose to go it blind, betting without checking her hand first.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go it blind":

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