Both metaphors have different meanings.An 800-pound gorilla does (or gets) what he wants.An elephant in the room is the awkard thing no one wants to talk about.
Haha Good one.
Not your kind of work environment Ellie!
What about the 1000 pound canary?
It’s like those advertisements for inhalers. Those with COPD feel like they have an 800 pound elephant sitting on them.
BRI-NO-MITE!! Premium Member about 12 years ago
Both metaphors have different meanings.An 800-pound gorilla does (or gets) what he wants.An elephant in the room is the awkard thing no one wants to talk about.
dirtking239 about 12 years ago
Haha Good one.
LingeeWhiz about 12 years ago
Not your kind of work environment Ellie!
bmonk about 12 years ago
What about the 1000 pound canary?
iced tea about 12 years ago
It’s like those advertisements for inhalers. Those with COPD feel like they have an 800 pound elephant sitting on them.