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White elephant
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elefant alb, cadou otrăvit
a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth
Idiom
Exemple
The software upgrade was a white elephant — flashy but impractical.
Actualizarea software-ului a fost un elefant alb— strălucitor dar nepractic.
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elefant alb, elefant albinos
a rare, pale-colored elephant, often considered sacred in certain cultures, especially in Southeast Asia
Exemple
The king regarded the white elephant as a symbol of prosperity.
Regele considera elefantul alb un simbol al prosperității.
