Meaning of the word "hot potato" in English
What does "hot potato" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hot potato
US /hɑt pəˈteɪ.toʊ/
UK /hɑt pəˈteɪ.toʊ/
Idiom
1.
a controversial issue or problem that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with
Example:
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The issue of climate change has become a real hot potato in political debates.
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No one wants to deal with that hot potato of a budget deficit.
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