elephant in the corner

A form of elephant in the room — A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.

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Meanings

nounelephant in the corner (plural elephants in the corner)

plural elephants in the corner

  1. alternativeAlternative form of elephant in the room.
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APA

elephant in the corner. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elephant%20in%20the%20corner

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“elephant in the corner.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elephant%20in%20the%20corner. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “elephant in the corner,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elephant%20in%20the%20corner.

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