[Idiom] ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM. - Addressing Unspoken Challenges in Personal and Professional Relationships

obvious problem

'Elephant in the room' refers to an obvious problem or difficult issue that people choose to ignore instead of addressing. This idiom paints a picture of a large elephant in a small room, which is impossible to overlook, yet people attempt to do so, symbolizing the often awkward or uncomfortable nature of addressing significant but problematic truths.

Example Sentences

1. No one wants to talk about the elephant in the room.

   No one wants to discuss the obvious problem.

2. Addressing the layoffs was like confronting the elephant in the room.

   Talking about the layoffs was like confronting an obvious yet unspoken issue.

3. During the meeting, the elephant in the room was the company's financial troubles.

   The company's financial problems were the obvious issue that everyone was avoiding.