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Thousand pound gorilla in the room meaning

What does the saying 'Thousand pound gorilla in the room' mean?

Idiom: Thousand pound gorilla in the room

Meaning:

A thousand pound gorilla in the room is an idiom which can be used to say something is the biggest problem in the relationship between two or more persons or countries.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Animals | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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