ˌhot poˈtato noun [countable]
a subject or problem that no one wants to deal with, because it is difficult and any decision might make people angry:
The issue has become a political hot potato.

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hot potato
[informal]
something that is difficult or dangerous to deal with.
The abortion issue is a political hot potato in the United States.

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hot potato
a question or argument that is controversial and difficult to settle
The issue of building the nuclear power plant is a hot potato for the local town council.

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hot potato
n., informal A question that causes strong argument and is difficult to settle.
Many school boards found segregation a hot potato in the 1960s.

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