Definition von elephant in the room im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved
There is an elephant in the room that nearly every politician and green campaigner is ignoring. It’s called population growth.
elephant in the living room, serious problem or disputable issue which is obviously present but is avoided and ignored because it is easier to do so or is convenient for other party