idiom
elephant in the room
EL-ih-funt in thuh ROOM
ˈɛlɪfənt ɪn ðə ruːmListen
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Syllable breakdown
elephantintheroom
Dictionary meaning
An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but no one discusses.
Examples
- The declining revenue figures were the elephant in the room at the annual strategy meeting.
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