Idioms & Phrases · Question 28 · Hard
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: a dark horse
- A secret enemy
- A little-known competitor who unexpectedly succeeds
- A favourite who is expected to win
- A person with a bad reputation
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. A little-known competitor who unexpectedly succeeds
Explanation: A dark horse is a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who wins or does surprisingly well.
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