gorilla in the room

noun

Etymology

Blend of 800-pound gorilla + elephant in the room.

Definitions

  1. A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or…

    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

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for gorilla in the room. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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