elephant in the room



elephant in the room

A matter or problem that is obvious or of great importance but that is not discussed openly.
See also: elephant, room

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Adena-Hebrew
CindraSIN-drəEnglish (Rare)
Ernie['ɜ:ni]
PtahPTAH, PTAHKHEgyptian Mythology
Benedek-Hungarian
SzczepanSHCHE-pahnPolish