Dark Horse is an older synonym for underdog, also used sometimes in elections. A dark horse is someone unlikely to win in a competition.
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"Dark horse" is a phrase used to describe a person or thing about which very little is known. Like in politics - a dark horse candidate would be someone who is not well-known in political circles.
Nothing. The phrase is "man about the house" not "horse".
Being called a "dark horse" refers to a person or competitor who is relatively unknown or underestimated but has the potential to achieve unexpected success. This term is often used in contexts like politics, sports, or competitions, where the dark horse emerges as a strong contender, surprising others with their capabilities. The phrase emphasizes the element of surprise and the ability to outperform expectations.
Was Polk a "dark horse
To discover someone's secret tendency
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This was a horse-riding phrase. It meant to ride a horse until it was overheated. The image is of your horse in an oven baking because you rode it too long or too fast.
The dark horse was beautiful.
A horse in a race that is going to win. It is undoubted the horse will win. The horse cannot lose. It is a done deal. Nothing can prevent this event happening.
The phrase about horses is actually, "That is a horse of a different color," not feather. The feather animal phrase is, "That is a bird of a different feather." The horse of a different color was in the movie, "The Wizard of Oz:" and the phrase means some kind of unrelated or incidentally related matter with a distinctly different significance.
The idiom "dark horse" refers to a person or entity that unexpectedly rises to prominence or success, often in a competitive context, despite being relatively unknown or underestimated. This term is commonly used in politics, sports, and business to describe candidates or competitors who may not initially appear to have a chance but ultimately perform well. The origin of the phrase is believed to stem from horse racing, where a "dark horse" is a horse that is not well known to bettors but can surprise everyone by winning.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This was what a cowboy called corned beef. The insinuation was that it was as tough as horse meat.