gorilla in the room
nounEtymology
Blend of 800-pound gorilla + elephant in the room.
Definitions
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
The neighborhood
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA