dark horse

dark horse

n.

1. One who achieves unexpected support and success as a political candidate, typically during a party's convention.

2. A little-known, unexpectedly successful entrant, as in a horserace.

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dark horse

n

1. (Individual Sports, other than specified) a competitor in a race or contest about whom little is known; an unknown

2. a person who reveals little about himself or his activities, esp one who has unexpected talents or abilities

3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) US Politics a candidate who is unexpectedly nominated or elected

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	dark horse - a political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly campaigner, candidate, nominee - a politician who is running for public office
	2.	dark horse - a racehorse about which little is known bangtail, race horse, racehorse - a horse bred for racing

Translations

dark horse n (fig) to be a dark horse → essere un'incognita

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dark horse n (fig) to be a dark horse → essere un'incognita