assume room temperature
To die; to be killed.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The old car finally assumed room temperature after years of neglect.”
“In the thriller movie, the villain warned his rival that he would assume room temperature if he did not pay the money.”
“The detective noted that the suspect had assumed room temperature long before the police arrived at the abandoned warehouse.”
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assume the mantle
To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.
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assume the position
To turn away, with one's hands in a visible and unmovable position, so that one can be searched.
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baby elephant in the room
An obvious but mostly inconsequential issue.
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elephant in the room
A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
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get a room
Used to instruct a couple to stop displaying romantic or physical affection in public.
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gorilla in the room
A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
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light up a room
To possess great energy and appeal; to cause a social gathering to become animated and cheerful.
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locker room humor
A type of humor involving jokes about crude and sexual topics.
Last updated August 10, 2026