have a memory like an elephant

have a memory like an elephant

To have an exceptional memory. A play on the idea that elephants have great memories. Mom has a memory like an elephant, so ask her what Joe's phone number is.
See also: elephant, have, like, memory
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • correctly
  • if memory serves
  • if my memory serves me well, correctly, etc.
  • if my memory serves me correctly
  • pass from
  • pass from (something)
  • page in
  • enshrine (someone's) memory in (one's) heart
  • have a memory like a sieve
  • have a mind/memory like a sieve