Meanings
A metaphor, maybe derived from Gulliver's Travels (1726),[1] and made popular by the 1970 film Tora! Tora! Tora!, see quotations.
How to pronounce "sleeping giant":
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Someone or something with great, latent strength.
Example Sentences
1
The technology company was a sleeping giant until it launched its groundbreaking product.
2
The small town is considered a sleeping giant in terms of its potential for tourism.
3
The athlete's injury has kept him as a sleeping giant in the world of sports.
4
The military has warned that the neighboring country could be a sleeping giant waiting to strike.
5
The artist's talent is like a sleeping giant, waiting to be awakened by the right inspiration.