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
DarylDER-əl, DAR-əlEnglish
JonahJO-nə (English)English, Biblical
Anima (2)AN-i-məEnglish (Rare)
Feodor-Russian
Avril['ævril]
Konani-Hawaiian