Dark Horse (Noun)
Meaning 1
A racehorse about which little is known.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The crowd was surprised when the dark horse, a relatively unknown thoroughbred, crossed the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby.
- Despite being a dark horse, the untested filly showed remarkable speed and agility on the track.
- The dark horse of the competition, a small, unassuming mare, proved to be a formidable opponent in the final stretch.
- Racing enthusiasts were abuzz with excitement as the dark horse, a mysterious colt with an unproven track record, took the lead in the championship.
- The dark horse of the field, a lightly raced gelding, shocked everyone by winning the prestigious stakes race.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.