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
Thabo-Southern African, Tswana
Reinout-Dutch
Hyeon-Juhyun-jooKorean
Noelani-Hawaiian
Hephaestushi-FES-təs (English), hi-FEES-təs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
SelaSEE-lə (English)Biblical