zona d'ombra

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “zone of shadow”.

Noun

zona d'ombra f (plural zone d'ombra)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see zona,‎ ombra.
2. area with little visibility or surveillance; blind area, blind spot

   Synonym: punto cieco

   Dobbiamo tenersi nelle zone d'ombra per cambiarci i vestiti.

   We have to remain in the blind areas to change our clothes.

3. (figurative) grey area

   Synonym: zona grigia