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JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 26

Question 26

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion: In the match against the Uplanders team, the Submariners turned out to be the dark horse

  1. A.played most brilliantly
  2. B.played below their usual form
  3. C.won unexpectedly
  4. D.lost as expected
  5. E.won as expected
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (won unexpectedly)

Explanation

A dark horse is a little-known competitor who surprises everyone by winning. So the Submariners won unexpectedly.