an elephant never forgets

an elephant never forgets

One remembers everything. A play on the idea that elephants have great memories. I don't think we can pick up where we were before you betrayed me because an elephant never forgets! I would be hesitant to cross him—he's a dangerous man, and an elephant never forgets. A: "It's like Mom remembers every thing I've ever done wrong in my life!" B: "Oh, an elephant never forgets."

See also: an, elephant, forget, never

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