[영어 관용표현] HOT POTATO

HOT POTATO

 

 

Meaning

 

"Hot potato" is an idiomatic expression that refers to a controversial or sensitive issue, often one that is difficult to handle or resolve. It can also describe a situation or topic that is constantly changing or rapidly moving from person to person.

 

 

Example sentences

 

 

• The topic of gun control is a political hot potato that politicians often avoid discussing.
• The issue of climate change has become a hot potato in recent years, with strong opinions on both sides.
• The company's financial troubles became a hot potato that nobody wanted to address.
• The scandal involving the politician has become a hot potato for the party to deal with.
• The question of who will inherit the family business has become a hot potato among the siblings.
• The decision to close the local school has become a hot potato for the school board to handle.
• The debate over healthcare reform has been a hot potato in the legislature for years.
• The issue of immigration has become a hot potato for policymakers, with no easy solutions.
• The proposal to raise taxes has become a hot potato for the government to tackle.
• The question of whether to legalize marijuana has become a hot potato for lawmakers across the country.