What is another word for white elephant?
Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪt ˈɛlɪfənt] (IPA) 
"White elephant" is an idiom that is often used to describe something that is expensive, useless, and burdensome. The term originates from ancient royal practices in Southeast Asia, where an albino elephant was considered sacred and was presented as a gift to a monarch. Owning such an elephant was seen as a sign of prestige, but the animal was too rare and sacred to use or sell. In modern English, "white elephant" has taken on a negative connotation and is used to describe things that are wasteful, impractical, or unwanted. Some synonyms for this idiom include albatross, burden, liability, millstone, and snag.
