A Hot Potato Idiom

A Hot Potato

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any subject which several folks are talking about and which is frequently argued
something that is hard or terrible to handle
a problem or situation that is difficult to deal with and causes a lot of disagreement
an issue or question about which people have different opinions and feel very strongly
a controversial situation that is awkward to deal with
a delicate or contentious matter which many people do not want to talk about

Example Sentences

The issue of gun control is a political hot potato in the United States.
The legality of abortion is a hot potato in many countries around the world.
I never discuss about anyone`s religion, it can be a hot potato.
The party members are not speaking on this topic as it is a political hot potato.
The government`s decision to curb benefits to some sections of society is like a hot potato.

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joann Volkel

May 26, 2024 5:46 PM

If u are rich it doesn't mean u should treat others who don't have what u have u might be better than them in being rich, but they are better than u in knowledge. only few people will understand what I mean