English / idiom
gray area
B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
an ill-defined situation or topic that does not clearly conform to a rule or category; An ambiguous situation or unclear topic that does not fit neatly into established rules or categories.
In context
01
The legal status of cryptocurrency remains a gray area in many regions.
02
Whether this decision was ethical is a bit of a gray area.
Synonyms
ambiguity,unclear zone,uncharted territory
Antonyms
Clear-cut situation,black-and-white matter,definite rule
Collocations
remain a gray area,fall into a gray area,moral gray area