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saw the elephant 

to see something so immense and powerful that it changes your life.
He thought he wanted to drop out and live off the grid, but one winter was all it took for him: he saw the elephant.
saw the elephant by m1ck January 4, 2008

saw the elephant 

(like in the circus) saw the main attraction, now (one) can go home
"maria, this museum sucks. we saw the elephant. let's book."
saw the elephant by lauren August 30, 2003