Q60. Identify sentences where the phrase "DARK HORSE" is used correctly.

Question

Q60. Identify sentences where the phrase "DARK HORSE" is used correctly.

(I) Nobody expected her to win the competition, but she turned out to be the dark horse of the event.

(II) The painter was a dark horse, known by few but admired once his work was revealed.

(III) The farmer bought a dark horse and a white cow from the village market.

1. A. Only (I)
2. B. Only (II)
3. C. Both (I) and (II) (Correct answer)
4. D. All of these
5. E. Both (II) and (III)

Correct Answer

Option C — Both (I) and (II)

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Both (I) and (II).

Key Points

• "Dark horse" idiomatically means an unexpected competitor or someone unknown who achieves success.
• I and II use it idiomatically.
• III uses it literally (a horse of dark colour) — incorrect idiomatic usage.