Dark Horse

Synonyms of dark horse

• underdog
• unknown quantity
• surprise contender

Antonyms of dark horse

• favorite
• front-runner
• expected winner

Collocations of dark horse

underdog story

Frequency: 80 %

The dark horse team's journey was an inspiring underdog story.

unexpected success

Frequency: 70 %

The dark horse team achieved unexpected success in the competition.

surprise victory

Frequency: 60 %

The dark horse candidate secured a surprise victory in the election.

hidden talent

Frequency: 50 %

The dark horse singer revealed her hidden talent during the performance.

unforeseen contender

Frequency: 45 %

The dark horse became an unforeseen contender for the championship title.

Idiomatic Expressions for dark horse

• Phrase: be a dark horse
  Meaning: to be a little known or unexpected contender in a competition or situation
  Usage: She turned out to be a dark horse in the job interview, impressing the hiring manager with her skills.