gorilla in the room

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of 800-pound gorilla +‎ elephant in the room

Pronunciation

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Noun

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gorilla in the room (plural gorillas in the room)

  1. (idiomatic) A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.

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