Meaning of the word "drop someone/something like a hot potato" in English
What does "drop someone/something like a hot potato" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
drop someone/something like a hot potato
US /drɑp ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ laɪk ə hɑt poʊˈteɪ.toʊ/
UK /drɑp ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ laɪk ə hɑt poʊˈteɪ.toʊ/
Idiom
1.
to quickly get rid of someone or something that is undesirable or troublesome
Example:
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When the scandal broke, the company decided to drop him like a hot potato.
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She dropped the idea like a hot potato once she realized how much work it would involve.
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