hot po·ta·to
noun/ˌhɒt pəˈteɪtəʊ/
/ˌhɑːt pəˈteɪtəʊ/
[usually singular] (informal)- a problem, situation, etc. that is difficult and unpleasant to deal with
棘手的问题（或情况等）；烫手山芋 - The issue of taxing domestic fuel has become a political hot potato.
对国内燃油征税的问题已成为政治热点。
- The issue of taxing domestic fuel has become a political hot potato.