Meaning
अंग्रेजी अभिव्यक्ति "Elephant in the room" का हिंदी में अर्थ है एक ऐसी समस्या या मुद्दा जो बहुत बड़ा और स्पष्ट है, लेकिन जिसे लोग अनदेखा करने या चर्चा से बचने का प्रयास करते हैं। यह मुहावरा उस स्थिति को दर्शाता है जहां कोई महत्वपूर्ण विषय होता है जिसे सभी जानते हैं, लेकिन उस पर चर्चा करने से बचते हैं क्योंकि यह असुविधाजनक या विवादास्पद हो सकता है।
इसका उपयोग अक्सर तब किया जाता है जब एक समूह में कोई ऐसा विषय होता है जो सभी के ध्यान में होता है, लेकिन कोई भी उस पर बात नहीं करना चाहता। उदाहरण के लिए, अगर किसी कार्यस्थल पर वित्तीय कठिनाइयों के बारे में सभी को जानकारी है, लेकिन कोई भी इस पर चर्चा नहीं करता है, तो इसे "Elephant in the room" कहा जा सकता है।
इस अभिव्यक्ति का प्रयोग अक्सर सामाजिक और व्यावसायिक संदर्भों में किया जाता है ताकि यह इंगित किया जा सके कि कुछ मुद्दे को अनदेखा करना सभी के लिए हानिकारक हो सकता है।
Example
The interviewer asked the former president about the elephant in the room, which was directed at his unfair and racist remarks.
I'd like to address the elephant in the room here. What are we going to do if Grandpa dies before he finalizes his will?
Let's not tiptoe around the elephant in the room. Maybe we should live apart for awhile before the divorce.
The truth then becomes the elephant in the room; which is that our oceans are being exploited for corporate profit.
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
