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
JaceJAYSEnglish
Natela-Georgian
Folami-Western African, Yoruba
Mcgee[mə'gi]
KristalKRIS-təlEnglish
Sakineh-Persian