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dark horse

The correct spelling is dark horse.

How to pronounce dark horse

noun

Say it like: Dar-k h-ors-e

The correct spelling is dark horse. Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.
  2. 2.A candidate for an election who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice.
  3. 3.A horse whose capabilities are not known.

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