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tê giác xám

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neglected threat
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neglected threat
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neglected threat Discourse & LogicTheme

This is a metaphor for a danger that is very likely to happen and have a big impact but is often ignored.

vi Biến đổi khí hậu là một con tê giác xám đối với nhân loại.

en Climate change is a grey rhinoceros for humanity.

Parts
tê giác / xám / A compound of tê giác + xám

OriginA compound of tê giác + xám

Similar
tê giác / chảy máu chất xám / hùm xám / chích đuôi xám …
Use
tê giác đen / xám mặt / chất xám / xám xịt …
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