[Lexicog] animal metaphors

John Roberts dr_john_roberts at SIL.ORG
Sat Mar 13 07:33:11 UTC 2004


Wayne,

I notice that while white elephants occur in most English dictionaries pink
elephants only occur in some and they are usually drunk and never ignored.
Is that because of the habitat? Are they a rare breed?

John




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