a grey area

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Meaning · English

A situation without clear rules or boundaries, where the right answer is unclear.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tình huống không rõ ràng về quy tắc hoặc ranh giới

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Register: neutral

Sources & notes

Curated everyday-idiom list, site editorial 2026-07-30.

Common questions

What does “a grey area” mean?

A situation without clear rules or boundaries, where the right answer is unclear.

Is “a grey area” formal or informal?

a grey area is generally neutral.