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Select the correct meaning of the idiom underline below: He is a dark horse.
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: Possessing a secret ability
Explanation: The idiom 'dark horse' refers to someone who has unexpected or hidden talents, abilities, or potential that are not immediately obvious. Silent ❌: Means quiet or not talkative, unrelated to hidden potential. Secretive ❌: Implies hiding information, not specifically about abilities. Dangerous ❌: Suggests threat or harm, irrelevant to the idiom’s meaning. Possessing a secret ability ✅: Means having hidden talent or potential, matching the idiom perfectly. Correct Answer: D. Possessing a secret ability.