The elephant in the room

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Emotional Weight

Using this phrase can indicate a serious, uncomfortable issue that affects everyone's feelings in the situation.

During the family dinner, the elephant in the room was Uncle Joe's recent job loss.

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Conversation Starter

Bring up the elephant in the room to openly discuss something that people may be avoiding.

Let's address the elephant in the room: we need to talk about the budget cuts.

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Cultural Sensitivity

Some cultures may find talking about the 'elephant in the room' more challenging due to norms around politeness or confrontation.

He was hesitant to mention the elephant in the room during the international meeting.