English Idioms
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Blind date
Meaning
The idiom "blind date" refers to a situation where someone goes on a date or takes part in an activity without knowing anything about the person they will be meeting or what the activity will entail. It is often used to describe a situation where one has little or no information about a person or activity beforehand.
Usage
- I've never met my blind date, but he seems very friendly.
- I was worried about my blind date, but it turned out to be amazing.
- Going on a blind date can be scary, but sometimes it leads to unexpectedly good outcomes.
- My friend convinced me to go on a blind date with someone she thought I would like, and it turned out to be a disaster.
- I never expected my blind date to become one of my best friends.
Roots and History
The origin of the idiom "blind date" is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated in the early 20th century. One theory suggests that the idiom comes from a popular novel called "The Blind Date," which was published in 1931 by the author J.S. Strangeways. In the novel, the protagonist goes on a blind date and finds love. Another theory suggests that the idiom comes from the idea of going out with someone without knowing anything about them, similar to how one might go on a date without knowing what the other person looks like. This is often described as being "blind" to their appearance. Over time, the meaning and usage of the idiom have evolved somewhat. In contemporary language, it is often used to describe any situation where one has little or no information about what they are doing or who they will be meeting. The idiom has also become more common in popular culture, particularly in movies and television shows.
Synonyms in English
- Unknown date
- Surprise outing
- Mystery adventure
- Unexpected encounter
- Secret rendezvous
Synonyms in other languages
- 盲目旅行 (Blind travel) - Chinese
- 비범한 데이트 (Unexpected date) - Korean
- बेकस (Without sight) - Persian
- ويل قريش (Blindness) - Arabic
- نוינים (New things) - Hebrew