a leap (of faith/in the dark)
Meaning(s)
1. do something without being sure if it is right or will succeed
Popularity
High
Professional
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Social
How to Memorize
take a leap of faith and trust someone
Analysis
A 'leap of faith' can be an action based purely on instinct or intuition, where you don't know what the outcome will be. When you take a 'leap of faith', or a 'leap in the dark', you take a risk based solely on your belief in a positive outcome.
Social Examples (Basic)
- I took a leap in the dark when I moved abroad last year. I wish I had thought it out more because the first few months were very difficult.
- It was a complete leap of faith to start my own company but I got a lot of support along the way.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- It was a big leap of faith for me to quit my steady job and chase my dream of becoming an artist. Luckily it paid off in the end!
- Promoting someone as inexperienced as Lisa to a management position is a leap of faith on my part, but I think she has enormous potential.