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see the elephant

Verb

Meaning

(US, obsolete, idiomatic) To witness something unexpected and awe-filling. [early 19th c. to Civil War]

(US, American Civil War) To witness or participate in a battle.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see see,‎ the,‎ elephant.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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