elephants' graveyard
The term "elephants' graveyard" is rooted in legend and often used metaphorically to describe places of finality or abandonment.
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Definition
C1Mythology
(legendary)A legendary place where elephants are believed to go to die alone.
Example
- The story of the elephants' graveyard has fascinated people for generations.
C1Metaphor
(figurative)A place where many similar items or people end up, often implying obsolescence or abandonment.
Example
- The old factory had become an elephants' graveyard for outdated machinery.
Similar
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