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What is the meaning of 'White Elephant'?

What is the meaning of 'White Elephant'? Correct Answer A very costly or troublesome possession

White elephant - An expensive item that is troublesome or useless. The term comes from a story about the king of Siam, who was said to have given an albino elephant, considered sacred, to a member of the court whom he disliked, knowing that taking care of the animal would exhaust the person's fortune.

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