Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

In the match against the uplanders team, the sub mariners turned out to be the dark horse

  • A played most brilliantly
  • B played below their usual form
  • C won unexpectedly
  • D lost as expected
  • E won as expected
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The correct answer is C. won unexpectedly

The term "dark horse" is often used to describe a competitor or candidate who unexpectedly outperforms or succeeds, especially in a competition or race.

In this context, the Sub Mariners were not expected to win the match against the Uplanders team, but they did, hence they were the "dark horse".

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