800-pound gorilla in the room

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What does 800-pound gorilla in the room mean?

Synonym of gorilla in the room.

Where does 800-pound gorilla in the room come from?

Blend of 800-pound gorilla + elephant in the room.

How to pronounce 800-pound gorilla in the room

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