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has gloss | eng: "800 lb gorilla" is an American English expression for a strong or powerful person or organization. It is based on the idea that a gorilla is so mighty and powerful that it can do anything it wishes with complete disregard to everything and everyone around it. |
lexicalization | eng: 800 lb gorilla |
instance of | c/American English idioms |
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