Idiom: 800-Pound Gorilla
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a. 1971, from a riddle: "Where does an 800-pound gorilla sleep?" / "Anywhere it wants."
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An entity that dominates its environment.
Something dangerous, menacing, or frightening that is obvious but not addressed.
Example Sentences
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The company's CEO is the 800-pound gorilla in the boardroom.
2
The 800-pound gorilla of the smartphone industry just released a new model.
3
Despite being a rookie, he quickly became the 800-pound gorilla of the team.
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The 800-pound gorilla in the room is the issue of climate change.
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The politician's scandal is the 800-pound gorilla of his campaign.
