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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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