dark horsenoun [ C usually singular ]
uk/ˌdɑːk ˈhɔːs/us/ˌdɑːrk ˈhɔːrs/dark horse noun [ C usually singular ] (SECRET)
UK a person who keeps their interests and ideas secret, especially someone who has a surprising ability or skill:
Anna's such a dark horse - I had no idea she'd published a novel.
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Secrecy and privacy
- anonymity
- anonymize
- anonymous
- backroom
- backstage
- counsel
- dissimulate
- dissimulation
- entre nous
- executive privilege
- furtive
- lip
- private
- privately
- privileged
- sanctum
- scent
- secrecy
- skeleton
- sweep
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dark horse noun [ C usually singular ] (WINNER)
US a horse or a politician who wins a race or competition although no one expected them to
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Horse racing
- bloodstock
- derby
- flat racing
- furlong
- horse racing
- hurdle
- hurdler
- jockey
- nobble
- photo finish
- post
- race
- race meeting
- racecourse
- racetrack
- racing
- ringer
- runner
- unplaced
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