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elephant in the room

[ el-uh-fuhnt in thuh room, room ]

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  1. a problem or issue that everyone is aware of but that no one wants to talk about:

    Her dad’s depression has been the elephant in the room at family gatherings.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of elephant in the room1

First recorded in 1935–40

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