hanging the elephant 

The act of punishing an animal, child or employee for actions brought about by poor training, poor parenting or poor supervision when there is no retribution for the trainer, parent or supervisor who caused the issue in the first place. The phrase is derived from the hanging of Mary the elephant in Erwin, TN in 1916.

Writing Johnny up for an attitude problem they've ignored for 10 years is like hanging the elephant.

hanging the elephant by dagmar7 March 8, 2010

working the elephant 

is alot like spanking the monkey as it brings an animal into the masterbation process. this image refers to the trunk being the penis

Ever since Jim lost his girlfriend, he has ben working the elephant more with his hand on the trunk all day.

working the elephant by von strudelburg October 13, 2013

Cage the Elephant 

An awesome band from Bowling Green, KY. Lead singer Matt Shultz and brother Brad Shultz started the band in 2005 where they were formerly known as Perfect Confusion. The band consists of Lead Singer: Matt Shultz, Rythym Guitar: Brad Shultz, Bass: Daniel Tichenor, Drummer: Jared Champion, Lead Guitar: Lincoln Parish. Their debut album is available now and they have a hit single Ain't No Rest for the Wicked and has reached #2 on the Modern Rock charts. Check them out they rule.

1. There ain't no rest for the wicked, 'till we close our eyes for good.

2. Person 1: Have you heard of Cage the Elephant?|

Person 2: isn't that shoving ur whole dick and balls in an ass?| Person 1: No you homo it's an awesome band quit looking at the faggot definition of Cage the Elephant!

Cage the Elephant by Elephantinthecage July 15, 2009

saw the elephant 

a metaphor for having experienced combat

"Together, we saw the elephant." David Hackworth, Defending America, "Lest We Forget", 23 May 2000. http://www.hackworth.com/23may00.html

saw the elephant by Richard White July 24, 2008

Shoot the elephant 

1.) to calm down, to "chill out" or relax. can be used as a slang exclamation asking someone to calm down
2.) attacking a large, gray animal called an elephant with a firearm

1.) "Dude, shoot the elephant, okay man? I'm sorry!"

2.) "Shoot the elephant! It's coming right towards us! Look at it's mighty tusks!"

Shoot the elephant by Maia Sinaiko December 20, 2009

humping the elephant

Taking satisfaction or delight in calling attention to the elephant in the room. Sometimes kissing the elephant

She got so drunk at the party she started humping the elephant

humping the elephant by ABK from J&K July 5, 2008

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