gorilla in the room

短语

发音

US

词形变化

gorillas in the room 复数 gorillas in the room

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

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

    习语

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

词源

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

来源：wiktionary