Definition of elephant in the room as a synonym for hidden conflicts

An elephant in the room is a problem that is obvious but not addressed.

“Elephant in the Room” is the name of a hidden problem:

• because the problem is big – like an elephant
• because the problem stands in the way and fills the entire space
• because almost everyone knows about the hidden problem, because it is as obvious as a pachyderm

Kontakt aufnehmen – mit dem Elefanten in Verhandlung treten