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a dark horse

a dark horse (a dark horse)

Idiom People

Meaning

a person who keeps their skills or plans secret until an important moment

una persona que mantiene sus habilidades o planes en secreto hasta un momento importante (una persona que mantiene sus habilidades o planes en secreto hasta un momento importante)

Oraciones de ejemplo

"Nobody expected her to win; she was a dark horse."

"Nadie esperaba que ganara; ella era una carta oculta." (Nadie esperaba que ganara; ella era **una carta oculta**.)

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