dark art

Meanings

noundark art (plural dark arts)

Synonym of black art.
In New York, I learned the dark arts of politics, and spent a lot of time doing that.
2020 December 2, Andy Byford talks to Paul Clifton, “I enjoy really big challenges...”, in Rail, page 55
Synonyms: black art

nounSynonym of black art.

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