Question 57
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: This time, she will be competing with a dark horse
- A.a weak and low-spirited person
- B.a person about whom little is known
- C.an unpopular candidate
- D.a person as strong as a horse
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (a person about whom little is known)
Explanation
A 'dark horse' is a competitor about whom little is known but who may do surprisingly well.