Learn A New English Expression: 800 Pound Gorilla

Don't forget about the 800 pound gorilla in the room. This expression refers to a company or individual that is so powerful or influential in their feild that whatever they decide will change the very direction of that feild. To the extent that they define the feild itself. When you think software you think Mircosoft. When you think search engine you think Google. People don't say "I'm going to search for that with the search engine." No. They say "I'm going to Google that." Google is the 800 pound gorilla in the room when it comes to search engines. Can you think of other 800 pound gorillas in your room? Contact me through Skype as EverydayEnglish or subscribe to my Channel to stay updated with these mini lessons!

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