sıcak patates

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Turkish - English
hot potato
A child's game in which players pass a ball or other item between them, with the object of avoiding being left holding the item when time expires
An awkward or delicate problem with which nobody wants to be associated

The politician hastened to distance himself from that political hot potato.

(deyim) A problem, situation, etc. that is difficult to deal with and causes a lot of disagreement
(deyim) A question that causes strong argument and is difficult to settle
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. a subject or problem that no one wants to deal with, because it is difficult and any decision might make people angry
a difficult situation; "he dropped the topic like a hot potato
baked potato (Slang); topic which is avoided due to its controversial qualities
a difficult situation; "he dropped the topic like a hot potato"