dark horse: Word of the day for June 14, 2016
dark horse , n :
(idiomatic) Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others. (idiomatic, politics) A candidate for an election who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice. The Royal Ascot begins on this day in 2016.
(idiomatic) Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others. (idiomatic, politics) A candidate for an election who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice. The Royal Ascot begins on this day in 2016.