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.