gorilla in the room

English

Etymology

Blend of 800-pound gorilla +‎ elephant in the room.

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Noun

gorilla in the room (plural gorillas in the room)

  1. (idiomatic) A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
    Synonyms: 800-pound gorilla in the room, 800-pound gorilla
    Near-synonyms: elephant in the room, emperor's new clothes

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