white hope
noun
a person who is expected to accomplish much in a given field: the white hope of the American theater.
Sports. (formerly) a white man who had a good chance of winning the heavyweight boxing championship from a black man.
Words nearby white hope
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Origin of white hope
First recorded in 1905–10
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British Dictionary definitions for white hope
white hope
noun
informal a person who is expected to bring honour or glory to his group, team, etc
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