mystery

Definition

  • noun: something that is not known
  • noun: a religious truth that one can know only by revelation and cannot fully understand
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: art, chinese puzzle, grand guignol

Examples

  • There's no 'mystery' (to/as to/about) why we're here. = It's no 'mystery' why we're here. [=we know why we are here]

  • His success is something of a 'mystery'. = His success is a bit of a 'mystery'.

  • We'll reveal the identity of today's 'mystery' guest after these commercials.

Movie quotes

  • (..) To the end! We're all in. Daft buggers. We finish this. Truly, you are a wizard! The mystery is in the black powder. Surely the Lord will grant us victory. You'll be by the gate to cut off reinforcements. John, you sit on this wall to protect our escape. (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves