How to Pronounce "dark horse"
expression
ˈdɑɹk/ /ˈhɔɹs
DARK-horss
dˈɑːk/ /hˈɔːs
DAHK-hawss
Definition
A "dark horse" is a person or team in a competition who is not expected to win but could surprise everyone by succeeding. It can also refer to someone whose abilities or success are unknown to most people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɑɹk/ /ˈhɔɹs
British English
dˈɑːk/ /hˈɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DARK-horss
UK
DAHK-hawss
Listen in Context
She was a dark horse in the race and ended up winning.
Nobody expected the dark horse team to reach the finals.
He is a dark horse in the election.
Nobody really knew much about her, but she turned out to be the dark horse of the whole contest.