gorilla in the room

== English == === Etymology === Blend of 800-pound gorilla +‎ elephant in the room. === Pronunciation === === Noun === gorilla in the room (plural gorillas in the room) (idiomatic) A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved. Synonyms: 800-pound gorilla in the room, 800-pound gorilla Near-synonyms: elephant in the room, emperor's new clothes ==== See also ====