dark corner
Unlit hidden spot
A dark corner is a place—physical or figurative—that receives little light or attention.
Literally, it's an unlit or shadowy recess: The cat hid in a dark corner of the basement.
Figuratively, dark corners are neglected or secretive areas: The investigation exposed dark corners of the industry.
The phrase suggests something concealed, overlooked, or potentially sinister.
- shadowLight blocked by object
- hiddenKept out of sight
- hidden awayStored out of view
- out of sightNot able to be seen
- recessPause in activity
alcove · nook · lurking · cobweb · creepy crawly · dusty · forgotten · gathering dust · cranny · swept under · gloom · murky · secluded · secret · basement · attic · back alley · cellar
- jump scaresstartle, jolt, screamer, pop out, loud noise
- Darknessblackness, pitch black, pitch-black, inkiness, murk
- shadowsshadow, cast shadow, drop shadow, penumbra, umbra
dark cornerspotlight
Concentrated illumination source
bright light · sunny spot · daylight · floodlight · bright spot
dark cornerspotlight
Concentrated illumination source
center stage · limelight · front and center · public eye · main stage
dark cornersafe haven
Protected place of shelter
sunny disposition · open heart · clear mind · light at the end of the tunnel · warmth
dark, corner, darken, darkened, darkening, darker, darkest, darkly, darkness