What would be the easiest and shortest way to describe that someone does something without looking at it?
If I translate that from my native language into English, I always come up with sentences like:
They stand with their backs to each other swing their batons on blind at the approaching hordes of…
This »on blind« is a direct translation from my home country language, but in Google books, I cannot find any connections with what I am trying to say with it.
To say:
He walks on the corridor, senses someone behind him, and swings his fist on blind.
Does that make sense in American English?
Any other suggestions that do not implement numerous of words to describe this simple action like:
He raises his hand without to look at the approaching opponent – danger – thing.
Best Answer
There may be some terms that will work for you.
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No doubt there will not be a single term that will do for every use you think is "on blind".
You might want to check synonyms of the three choices above and determine the best word for the situation.