What Is A Dark Horse?

A dark horse is the type of horse which is less known previously but now it is very commonly used in competitions between multiple rivals.

They are used as racehorses.

Uses of dark horses in different fields: 

They are widely used in,

• Politics
• Music
• Television
• Film
• Sport

Dark Horse in Politics: 

In politics, a dark horse is that candidate who wins unexpectedly even though the expectations are low.

• This term is used in presidential politics.
• While looking at history, we can see that dark horse candidates have won many regional, local, national or state offices.

Dark Horse in Music: 

The term dark horse is also used in music.

• An American singer “Katy Perry” sung a song named “Dark horse”.
• Another singer “George Harrison” was given the nickname of “Dark horse” because he gained popularity as a songwriter in the later period of his career.

Dark Horse in Television: 

There are many television shows and comics based on dark horse.

• Academy awards are referred to as dark horses. These awards are awarded by the academy of motion picture arts and sciences.

Dark Horse in Film: 

There are many films based on dark horse comics.

Some of these include

• The Mask
• Barb Wire
• Mystery Men.

Dark Horse in Sport:

In relation to sports, a dark horse is an athlete who unexpectedly wins in any kind of competition. Example includes national football team of Denmark.

What Is A Dark Horse In Sports?

In sports, a dark horse is an athlete who performs beyond expectations and unexpectedly wins in a competition.

• It is most commonly used for describing races.
• Example includes national football team of Denmark who won even after having only two weeks for preparation.

What Is A Dark Horse In Revolution? 

There is a use of term “Dark horse” in revolution. In old times, they are not very well known  but now they are used in competitions including multiple rivals and also in racing competitions.

What Is A Dark Horse In Politics? 

In politics, a dark horse is the candidate who performs exceptionally well and wins even though the expectations are low.

• Most often used in presidential politics.
• Dark horse candidates have won many local, regional and national offices in history.

What Is A Dark Horse In Football? 

The term dark horse is widely used in football.

• National football team of Denmark won even after having only two weeks for preparation.
• A dark horse is an athlete who unexpectedly wins in a competition.

A Dark Horse Idiom Meaning: 

The meaning of the idiom dark horse is

• A little known.
• Someone who was unknown previously but suddenly comes into light.
• Someone who performs unexpectedly.
• Someone who keeps their skills hidden.
• Someone who surprises everyone by winning unexpectedly.

Conclusion: 

The term dark horse originated from horse racing. The dark horse is the one who performs very well and wins unexpectedly. It may be in the case of  politics, sports, television, music, film or revolution.