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(US) One who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice

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darkhorse candidate

Source Word

darkhorse candidate

Noun

(US) One who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice

Japanese Meaning

これまで注目されていなかったが、予想外に名指しされる候補者 / 事前に議論の対象になっていなかったにもかかわらず、急に候補として浮上した人物

Against all expectations, the darkhorse candidate won the mayoral primary after a single spirited debate.

予想に反して、その意外な候補者はたった一度の白熱した討論の後、市長予備選で勝利しました。

Sense（1）

(US) One who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice

darkhorse candidates

（ plural ）