Meaning of 'White elephant'
What does the saying 'White elephant' mean?
Idiom: White elephant
Meaning:
A white elephant is an expensive burden; something that costs far too much money to run, like the Millennium Dome in the UK.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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