: The term comes from ancient Siam (modern Thailand). Legend says the King would gift sacred white elephants to courtiers he disliked; because the animals were holy, they couldn't be put to work but cost a fortune to feed, eventually bankrupting the owner.
: You can watch episodes with English subtitles and read full transcripts on the BBC Learning English website to improve listening and speaking skills. 3. Idiom Analysis: What is a "White Elephant"? White Elephant subtitles English
: It follows the staff of "The White Elephant," a struggling restaurant, and uses their interactions to teach everyday English vocabulary and phrases. : The term comes from ancient Siam (modern Thailand)