dark horse in Italian
dark horse in Italian is acqua cheta, 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 Italian
acqua cheta
(idiomatic) Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.
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 Italian?
"dark horse" in Italian is acqua cheta, 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 Italian, "dark horse" is acqua cheta, outsider.
Are there other ways to say "dark horse" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "dark horse": acqua cheta, outsider.
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