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800–pound gorilla
noun \ˈāt-ˈhən-drəd-ˈpau̇nd-, -dərd-\
Definition of 800-POUND GORILLA
: one that is dominating or uncontrollable because of great size or power <like it or not, the 800-pound gorilla usually sets the standard — Daya Nadamuni>
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First Known Use of 800-POUND GORILLA
1976
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