Question

Four alternatives are given for the underlined Idiom/Phrase given below. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
He surprised everyone by his performance and proved to be a dark horse.

• A. A pedigree horse
• B. Favourite in race
• C. Unexpected winner
• D. A difficult player

Hint:

"A dark horse" refers to someone who wins unexpectedly, often due to their hidden or unknown qualities.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the meaning of the idiom.
"A dark horse" refers to a person who unexpectedly wins or succeeds, especially when their talents or abilities were previously unknown. This fits with option (3) "Unexpected winner."
Step 2: Hence, the correct answer is (3) Unexpected winner.