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
Whitt[hwit]
Mikala-Hawaiian
Jeannettezha-NET (French), jə-NET (English)French, English, Dutch
Lavena-English (Rare)
HectorHEK-tər (English)English, French, Greek Mythology (Latinized), Arthurian Romance
SewardSOO-ərdEnglish