darkhorse

[US]/[ˈdɑːkˌhɔːs]/
[UK]/[ˈdɑːrkˌhɔːrs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A previously obscure or unknown person who is surprisingly successful.; A competitor who is not expected to win but does so.; A surprising success.

Phrases & Collocations

darkhorse candidate

a darkhorse emerges

darkhorse victory

be a darkhorse

unlikely darkhorse

darkhorse runner

the darkhorse effect

darkhorse status

playing the darkhorse

darkhorse upset

Example Sentences

he emerged as a darkhorse candidate in the mayoral race.

the darkhorse team surprisingly won the championship.

analysts initially dismissed her as a darkhorse contender.

the startup proved to be a darkhorse in the tech industry.

despite low expectations, he was a darkhorse for the promotion.

the film was a darkhorse success at the box office.

she's a darkhorse for the leadership position, quietly impressive.

many considered him a darkhorse, but he delivered a strong performance.

the company's new product became a darkhorse hit among consumers.

he entered the competition as a darkhorse, with little prior experience.

the unexpected victory solidified their status as a darkhorse.

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