The phrase "sleeping giant" refers to a person, organization, or country that has a lot of power or potential but is not yet fully active or aware of its strength.
Sentences with «sleeping giant»
The plot involves a world where people have built their cities on the backs of sleeping giants. (thatvideogameblog.com)
These days, religious art has become its own sleeping giant. (dallasnews.com)
Sunday pop quiz: What program do you consider the biggest potential sleeping giant in college football? (sbnation.com)