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    What is a "dark horse"?

    Question #44992. Asked by peasypod.

    peasypod

    A dark horse is one whom you would never expect to win the race or to succeed in any way and who actually does.

    Mar 07 04, 6:00 AM
    Linus_337

    The term is applied more broadly in common use nowadays and extends to anyone who achieves something unexpectedly.

    Mar 07 04, 3:27 PM

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