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Definition of dark horse

dark horse

  • usually "dark horse candidate." A candidate in a political race who is unknown but rises to prominence.

    Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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