黑馬

hēimǎ

A dark horse: first coined in "The Young Duke" written by Benjamin Disraeli: in a match, an ordinary and little-known black horse unexpectedly became the winner by passing the expected winner. New meaning: A little-known, unexpectedly successful entrant, as in a horserace.

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hei1 ma3

dark horse, fig. unexpected winner

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黑馬|黑马 [hēi mǎ] ► dark horse ► fig. unexpected winner