Horse Idioms

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dark horse

Meaning: A person who unexpectedly wins or succeeds, especially when little is known about them.

Example: Jason was hardly mentioned during the race, but he became the dark horse and won the election. Read more ➺


put the cart before the horse

Meaning: to do things in the wrong order or sequence

Example: Aren't you putting the cart before the horse in decorating your new office? You haven't even been awarded the job yet. Read more ➺


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