Meaning of the word "have a memory like an elephant" in English

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have a memory like an elephant

US /hæv ə ˈmɛməri laɪk ən ˈɛlɪfənt/
UK /hæv ə ˈmɛməri laɪk ən ˈɛlɪfənt/
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Idiom

1.

to have an excellent memory; to be able to remember things easily and for a long time

Example:
My grandmother is 90 years old, but she still has a memory like an elephant.
You can tell him anything, he has a memory like an elephant and will never forget.
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