gorilla in the room

800-pound gorilla

An entity that dominates its environment.

assume room temperature

To die; to be killed.

baby elephant in the room

An obvious but mostly inconsequential issue.

elephant in the room

A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.

get a room

Used to instruct a couple to stop displaying romantic or physical affection in public.

light up a room

To possess great energy and appeal; to cause a social gathering to become animated and cheerful.

locker room humor

A type of humor involving jokes about crude and sexual topics.

make room

To rearrange or organize existing people, objects, furniture, belongings, etc., to create space for new objects.