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.
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a dark horse
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- an unforeseen competitor
- a black horse
- a nightmare
- an unknown person
Correct Option: A
a dark horse : a person who does not tell other people much about his life, and who surprises other people by having interesting qualities; a person taking part in a race, etc., who surprises everyone by winning
● 17 year old Karan could also be a dark horse for the medal in the Olympiad. The best option is an unfore seen competitor.