What does the expression "800 lb gorilla" actually mean?

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2006-06-08 14:04:01 · 3 answers · asked by Tom Z 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

Referring to the joke, it means something or someone that is so powerful it (he) can do whatever it (he) wants.

2006-06-08 14:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋

Old joke:
Q. Where does an 800 lb gorilla sit?
A. Wherever he wants to.

2006-06-08 14:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by da maestro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A monkey that is totally fed up..

2006-06-09 07:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by SomeOneWhoKnowsBetter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋