Grey Rhino

B2 8+

Synonyms of grey rhino

Collocations of grey rhino

obvious danger
Frequency: 60 %

The grey rhino poses an obvious danger to nearby villages.

potential crisis
Frequency: 55 %

Failure to address the grey rhino issue could lead to a potential crisis.

looming risk
Frequency: 50 %

The grey rhino represents a looming risk to conservation efforts.

imminent danger
Frequency: 45 %

The grey rhino's presence signals imminent danger to the safari group.

Idiomatic Expressions for grey rhino

  • Phrase: face the grey rhino
    Meaning: to confront or deal with a known and imminent danger or threat
    Usage: It's time for the company to face the grey rhino of declining sales and come up with a strategy to turn things around.