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elephant in the room

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/ˈɛləfənt ɪn ðə rum/

/ˈɛlɪfənt ɪn ðə ruːm/

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1 herkesin bildiği ama konuşmadığı sorun, odadaki fil

Definition (English)

An obvious problem or difficult subject that everyone knows about but avoids discussing.

Example Sentences

Let's address the elephant in the room.

Görmezden geldiğimiz konuyu ele alalım.
His problem is the elephant in the room.

Sorunu herkesin gördüğü ama konuşmadığı şey.

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