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
Letitialə-TISH-əEnglish
Mamuka-Georgian
Annion['ænjən]
Astley['æsli]
ÙIsdean-Scottish
Caridadkah-ree-DHAHDSpanish