“dark horse”
A dark horse is someone or something that is little known but unexpectedly emerges as a strong competitor or achieves surprising success. The phrase is often used in politics, sports, or competitions to describe an unlikely candidate who outperforms expectations. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "dark horse" in the video clips below.
Hear how "dark horse" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Shameless, The Crown, Warrior, Black Mirror, The Try Guys and 5 more.
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YouTubeThe Try Guys4.6M views · 2021-01-16
Eugene Ranks The Cheapest Wines
“Dark Horse.”
Next. … - [Eugene] I love this label.
Play at 16:35
TV ShowShameless
Shameless — S11E07
“Dark horse: Britney.”
and then it's Gaga
and Aguilera in the finals. … - Oh!
- Yes!
Play at 45:14
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YouTubeColdFusion7.9M views · 2015-04-25
How BIG is Samsung? (They Have a Military Department!)
“Dark Horse this company is I wouldn't be”
all honesty it is amazing how much of a … surprised if most people out there are
Play at 9:33
YouTubeH3 Podcast1.5M views · 2019-11-06
Belle Delphine Shocks Us & Trisha Paytas' Fake Wedding- H3 Podcast #155
“dark horse there and did not expect to”
I think we're a B my gran it's kind of a … like that so wait there was two A's and
Play at 1:35:55
YouTubeWendover Productions736K views · 2024-08-22
How an Amusement Park Works
“Dark Horse potential location of the”
dropped Glenwood Caverns the presumed … bunch would be the new home of a
Play at 8:46
TV ShowThe Crown
The Crown — S06E08
“You dark horse.”
[somber music fades out] … Who'd have known you could jive.
Play at 45:37
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MovieWarrior
Warrior
“was dark horse entry, Tommy Riordan”
Now, the only person missing
from the event … Recent revelations that Riordan
was not only a United States Marine,
Play at 1:06:32
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YouTubeMy First Million384K views · 2023-04-20
Martin Shkreli Reveals How He Made His First $100 Million (#445)
“good Dark Horse for this race but no AGI”
and you know who knows I think he's a … is like how is super captivating to
Play at 1:05:03
YouTubeThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert2.8M views · 2025-12-03
Our Unpopular President | Cabinet Meeting Nap Time | Hegseth Throws Admiral Bradley Under The Bus
“out the dark horse candidate, pink”
portions of Nashville, you can't rule … cowboy boot a bachelorette threw up in.
Play at 9:37
TV ShowBlack Mirror
Black Mirror — S06E05
“You're a dark horse, aren't you?”
Did you just follow me from the pub? … I've read about girls like you.
Play at 33:39
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