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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. The Kenyan team proved to be the dark horse in the ICC World Cup Cricket.
    1. a strong intruder
    2. a skilled team
    3. the most powerful
    4. an unexpected winner
Correct Option: D

a dark horse : a person who does not tell other people much about his life, and who surprises other people by having interesting qualities
● 17-year-old Karan could also be a dark horse for the medal in the Olympiad. The best option is an unexpected winner.



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