Meaning Of The Word Hot potato

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What's The Definition Of Hot potato?

hot potato
countable noun: If you describe a problem or issue as a hot potato, you mean that it is very difficult and nobody wants to deal with it.
phrase: You can refer to a difficult subject that people disagree on as a hot potato.

hot potato in American English
a troubling or seemingly insoluble problem, issue, etc. that no one wants to handle
noun: a situation or issue that is difficult, unpleasant, or risky to deal with

hot potato in British English
a delicate or awkward matter
noun: an awkward or delicate matter

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