expression, godan verb (-ru)
lose hope; feel despair; see no future
Figurative expression: one's future looks completely dark, as if plunged into darkness. Often used when facing a hopeless situation.
See also: 目の前が暗くなる
仕事を失って、目の前が真っ暗になった。
When I lost my job, I felt like my future had gone completely dark.
彼女に振られて、目の前が真っ暗になる思いだった。
When she dumped me, I felt as if all hope was lost.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
be plunged into darkness; go pitch black
Literal or physical darkness: suddenly unable to see anything, or a place becoming completely dark. Also used for fainting or blackout.
停電で部屋の中が目の前が真っ暗になった。
The room went pitch black due to the power outage.
立ち上がったら目の前が真っ暗になって倒れそうになった。
When I stood up, everything went black and I almost collapsed.