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What does 'Hot potato' mean?
A controversial issue or situation which is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.
What is the origion of 'Hot potato'?
The phrase 'hot potato' originated in the United Kingdom, first appearing in print in the 19th century. It draws from the game in which participants toss a hot potato to avoid holding it for too long, metaphorically applying to any situation that people want to avoid handling or discussing.
Emoji meanings
- represents 'hot'
indicating a problem or issue that is difficult or uncomfortable to handle
represents 'potato'symbolizing the subject of the idiom
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