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From: Richard Heathfield <rjh@cpax.org.uk>
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Subject: Re: 25 Classic Books That Have Been Banned
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:18:57 +0000
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On 22/02/2025 14:08, Phil wrote:
> On 22/02/2025 12:50, J. J. Lodder wrote:
>> PS 'kamerolifant(je)' is a Dutch word, meaning 'fatso, 
>> 'butterball',
>> 'couch potato', etc. You get the idea.
>> The word is sadly lacking in English.
> 
> Nice. It makes me wonder, does Dutch have the equivalent of 'the 
> elephant in the room', for an obvious problem that everyone 
> avoids mentioning?

De vinger in de dijk?

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