rogue elephant
The term "rogue elephant" originates from wildlife terminology but is often used metaphorically to describe unpredictably dangerous entities.
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Definition
B2Wildlife
(technical)A solitary, old male elephant that has become dangerously aggressive and unpredictable, usually after being separated from its herd.
Example
- The park rangers had to deal with a rogue elephant that was destroying crops near the village.
C1Metaphorical
(figurative)A person or entity that behaves in an uncontrollably disruptive or independent manner, often causing harm or disorder.
Example
- In the boardroom, he was seen as a rogue elephant, making decisions that baffled his colleagues.
Similar
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