Meaning of 'Elephant in the room'
What does the saying 'Elephant in the room' mean?
Idiom: Elephant in the room
Meaning:
An elephant in the room is a problem that everyone knows very well but no one talks about because it is taboo, embarrassing, etc.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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