idiom
Business
The elephant in the room
The EL-uh-fant in the room
/ðə ˈɛlɪfənt ɪn ðə ruːm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Theelephantintheroom
Dictionary meaning
An obvious problem or topic that everyone is avoiding.
Examples
- Let’s address the elephant in the room — the budget.
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