dark horse (Meaning)
dark horse (n)
a political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly
a racehorse about which little is known
Synonyms & Antonyms of dark horse
FAQs About the word dark horse
a political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly, a racehorse about which little is known
applicant,stalking horse, competitor, candidate, favorite, favorite son, entry, qualifier, entrant, crown prince
officeholder, noncandidate, incumbent, noncandidate,incumbent, officeholder, dropout, dropout, inductee, honoree
In the political arena, he emerged as a dark horse candidate, surprising everyone with his sudden rise in popularity.
The underdog team turned out to be the dark horse of the tournament, defeating favored opponents along the way.
She quietly worked on her novel for years, unknown to the literary world, until she became a dark horse contender for a prestigious award.
Despite little recognition early in his career, he proved to be a dark horse in the business world, eventually building a successful empire.
