Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing room, including its inflections. Clear word filter
3 idioms
read the room
CEFR B1to sense the mood, expectations, and dynamics of the people present
Informal
the elephant in the room
CEFR B2an obvious and important problem that everyone notices but avoids discussing
Neutral
war room
CEFR B2a dedicated room, channel, or meeting where a team works intensively to solve a critical problem
Neutral