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Julia Huong
2022-01-10 07:01
800-pound gorilla American noun phrase informal
Used to show that a person, group, or organization is so powerful that it does not need to follow the rules or threats of others.
Their company is considered the 800-pound gorilla in the software industry.
Don't make him mad. He's an 800- pound gorilla.
The government is trying to control 800-pound gorillas.
She acts like an 800-pound gorilla when asking others to do what she says.
1. A person who is important, successful, or influential
2. The most recent or latest scandal or breaking news
The term comes from a joke about a riddle: "Where does an 800-pound gorilla sit?" [The answer: "Wherever it likes."]
Do you see anything wrong?
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
