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Sight unseen

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Trust RequiresPlay
The phrase often implies a high level of trust in the person offering the item. SlideHe rented the apartment sight unseen because he trusted the landlord's reputation.
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Risk InvolvedPlay
Using 'sight unseen' suggests there are risks since the item wasn't inspected. SlideThey purchased the horse sight unseen, hoping it was as healthy as described.
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The term is common when buying items online where physical inspection isn't possible. SlideI got my wedding dress sight unseen from an online boutique.