dark horse in French
dark horse in French is outsider — dark horse means a competitor, candidate or contestant who is little known or thought unlikely to win, but who may surprise everyone by succeeding.
dark horse in French
outsider
(idiomatic, politics) A candidate for an election who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice.
What does "dark horse" mean?
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noun A competitor, candidate or contestant who is little known or thought unlikely to win, but who may surprise everyone by succeeding.
"She started the leadership race as a dark horse and finished it as prime minister."
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noun A person who keeps their talents, plans or private life quiet, so that others are surprised when the truth comes out.
"You're a dark horse — nobody knew you'd written a novel."
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dark horse in a sentence
- She started the leadership race as a dark horse and finished it as prime minister.
- Nobody rated the Danish side, but they turned out to be the dark horse of the tournament.
- You're a dark horse — nobody knew you'd written a novel.
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What is "dark horse" in French?
"dark horse" in French is outsider. dark horse means: A competitor, candidate or contestant who is little known or thought unlikely to win, but who may surprise everyone by succeeding.
How do you use "dark horse" in a sentence?
Example: "She started the leadership race as a dark horse and finished it as prime minister." In French, "dark horse" is outsider.
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