gorilla in the room en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Blend of 800-pound gorilla + elephant in the room.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
Near-synonyms: elephant in the room, emperor's new clothes
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gorillas in the room | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
paromologia · paromology · acknowledge the corn
Synonyms
800-pound gorilla · 800-pound gorilla in the room · emperor's new clothes · elephant in the room