a big unknown

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

Refers to a significant factor that is not known or understood.

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Examples (10)

  • The long-term effect of the policy remains a big unknown.
  • We are venturing into a big unknown with this new technology.
  • The reaction of the voters is the big unknown in this election.
  • For many graduates, the job market is a big unknown.
  • The final cost of the renovation is still a big unknown.
  • How the team will perform under pressure is a big unknown.
  • She described her future as a terrifying big unknown.
  • The impact of the virus on the economy is a big unknown.
  • Going to Mars represents a big unknown for humanity.
  • The duration of the repair work is a big unknown.