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dark horse

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dark horse has 2 senses
  1. dark horse - a political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly
    --1 is a kind of
    campaigner, candidate, nominee
  2. dark horse - a racehorse about which little is known
    --2 is a kind of
    racehorse, race horse, bangtail

Definitions from the Web

Dark Horse

Description:

Dark horse is a commonly used phrase with various meanings. It can refer to a person, team, or any entity that is unexpected or unrecognized but has great potential for success.


Sample Sentences:

  1. She was always overlooked in the competition, but she turned out to be a dark horse and won the gold medal.
  2. John's book was a dark horse; nobody expected it to become a bestseller.
  3. The underdog team surprised everyone and emerged as the dark horse of the tournament.
  4. He was considered a dark horse candidate, but his strong performance in the debates gained him popularity.

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