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  What it means

  Literally “black horse.” An unexpected contender or dark horse — someone who surprises everyone by performing far better than anticipated.

  Vocabulary

  • czarny — black (masculine)
  • koń — horse

  Grammar note

  Masculine noun phrase. Direct equivalent of the English 'dark horse.'

  Cultural context

  Used widely in politics, sports, and competitions to describe an outsider who unexpectedly rises to prominence.

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