| Idiom | a hot potato |
|---|---|
| Definition | a controversial topic |
| Examples | - The government decided not to try and ban public smoking - it was too much of a hot potato. - I wouldn't dream of discussing religion or politics with someone I met at a party - they are very hot potatoes. |
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