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Meaning of gorilla in the room | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

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

idiomatic

Examples

“Near-synonyms: elephant in the room, emperor's new clothes”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

gorilla pimp gorilla press gorilla salad Gorilla Sign Language gorilla suit gorillagram