General
800-pound gorilla
What does 800-pound gorilla mean?
The most powerful company or force in a market that does what it wants.
"In cloud, that provider is the 800-pound gorilla."
Origin
From the joke 'where does an 800-pound gorilla sit? Anywhere it wants.'
Frequently asked questions
What does '800-pound gorilla' mean?
It refers to the most powerful company or force in a market, one big enough to do essentially what it wants.
Where does '800-pound gorilla' come from?
From the old joke: 'Where does an 800-pound gorilla sit? Anywhere it wants.'
How is '800-pound gorilla' used?
To describe a dominant player, e.g. 'In cloud, that provider is the 800-pound gorilla.'
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