The outdated policy was the dinosaur in the room during the meeting.
Устаревшая политика была динозавром в комнате во время встречи.
Definitions
A 'dinosaur in the room' refers to an obvious issue, problem, or outdated element that everyone is aware of but chooses to ignore or avoid discussing. It is similar to the phrase 'elephant in the room,' but emphasizes something old-fashioned, obsolete, or resistant to change.