How to pronounce “dark horse”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (idiomatic) Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.
• (idiomatic, politics) A candidate for an election who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice.
• (horse racing) A horse whose capabilities are not known.
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dark,‎ horse.

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