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the elephant in the room

Idiom Difficult Topics

Meaning

an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss

Example Sentences

"Nobody wants to address the elephant in the room."

Related Expressions

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to avoid laughing in a funny situation

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to advance to a higher level or position

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to influence someone by appealing to their feelings

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to take responsibility for doing something wrong

press ahead

to continue with determination despite obstacles

get a kick out of

to enjoy something very much