dark horse

NOUN

remote possibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

also-ran long shot sleeper underdog

WEAK

hundred-to-one shot improbability little chance little opportunity outside chance outside shot poor bet poor lookout poor possibility poor prognosis poor prospect slim chance small chance stalking horse unexpected winner unknown unknown quantity unlikelihood unlikely winner upsetter

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It’s a dark horse, and alongside that cabbage at Famous Kitchen, two surprises not to be missed the next time you’re in Issaquah.

From Seattle Times

With a commanding nine nominations, it’s maybe even a dark horse for best picture.

From Seattle Times

Maybe he would sit and chat with his teammates for a bit, maybe talk about change-up grips, maybe break down his golf swing or offer a dark horse for March Madness.

From Washington Post

While he was not even on the list of dark horse candidates floated by the media, Ueda was well known in global central bank circles.

From Reuters

They are equally well-received by lovers and besties, which makes them a dark horse hit for Valentines of all relationship statuses.

From Salon

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