Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Even when the child accused the relative of inappropriate behaviour, the parents continued to play perfect hosts at the party instead of addressing the elephant in the room.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. A big problem everyone is ignoring or afraid to talk about.
The idiom 'the elephant in the room' refers to a situation when people do not discuss a serious/controversial issue or choose to avoid it.
Hence, A big problem everyone is ignoring or afraid to talk about is the correct answer.