took shot dark (verb) chance: risk, endanger
Sinonime: attempt, cast lots, draw lots, gamble, go out on a limb, have a fling at,
hazard,
jeopardize, play with fire,
plunge, put eggs in one basket, put it on the line, roll the dice, run the risk, skate on thin ice,
speculate,
stake, stick one's neck out, take shot in the dark, tempt fate, tempt fortune, toss up,
try,
venture, wager, wildcat
Antonime: aim,
design,
plan,
scheme,
understand