Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Ignoring his father’s warnings, he said, “an elephant in the room” to his mother.

The correct answer is There is an obvious problem.

Explanation:

The idiom "an elephant in the room" is an English metaphorical idiom for an obvious problem or major issue that people are aware of but choose to ignore or avoid discussing because it may be uncomfortable, controversial, or embarrassing.

Meaning of Options:

1. The elephant got stuck in the room: This takes the idiom literally, which is incorrect in figurative language.
2. There is an obvious problem: This correctly captures the figurative meaning of an undeniable issue everyone is avoiding.
3. Someone begins to suspect: This refers to becoming suspicious, which does not match the idiom.
4. Someone hiding in the room: This refers to physical concealment, which is incorrect.