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25 Dec 2017
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What does to clear the elephant in the room mean?
What does to clear the elephant in the room mean?
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An "Elephant in the room" means that there's something that everybody knows about/is thinking about, but won't talk about because it's a very awkward/sensitive subject. So, to "clear the elephant in the room" means to address the subject.😊
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An "Elephant in the room" means that there's something that everybody knows about/is thinking about, but won't talk about because it's a very awkward/sensitive subject. So, to "clear the elephant in the room" means to address the subject.😊
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@astrobleme No problem!😁 Merry Christmas!
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@Nicci0212 Thank you! Have a happy Christmas! 🎄
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