the joker in the pack



the joker in the pack

someone or something that could change a situation in a way that you do not expect The independent candidate is the joker in the pack in this election.
See also: joker, pack

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hildred-English
LamechLAY-mik (English)Biblical
Reba['ri:bə]
Valentin['væləntin]
AntÓNio-Portuguese
Oliwieraw-LEEV-yerPolish