"Elephant in the Room" Meaning

Learn what "elephant in the room" means and how to use it in English conversations.

The phrase "elephant in the room" refers to an obvious problem or controversial issue that everyone knows about but no one wants to discuss. It's like having a huge elephant in a room that everyone pretends isn't there, even though it's impossible to ignore.

This expression is often used in situations where avoiding the issue can lead to more problems. 

For example: "We should have discussed our pending litigation, but no one wanted to talk about the elephant in the room.".

Watch the video and practice using "elephant in the room" in different contexts to become more comfortable with it and improve your fluency.