rubber room
idiomA cell lined with cushions used for confinement of a mentally disturbed person.
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assume room temperature
To die; to be killed.
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baby elephant in the room
An obvious but mostly inconsequential issue.
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burn rubber
To accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.
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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.