Meaning of 'See the elephant'
What does the saying 'See the elephant' mean?
Idiom: See the elephant
Meaning:
If you see the elephant, you experience much more than you wish to; it is often used when a soldier goes into a warzone for the first time.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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