a hot potato



a hot potato

  (informal)
something that is difficult or dangerous to deal with The abortion issue is a political hot potato in the United States.
See also: hot, potato

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jurgis-Lithuanian
CaitlynKAYT-linEnglish (Modern)
Joseba-Basque
Tuure-Finnish
Buckley['bʌkli]
Stark[sta:k]