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m.

hot potato.

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(n.) = burning issue, burning question, hot potato, hot topic, hot issue

Ex. Literacy teaching is not a burning issue in library education but it warrants attention.

Ex. A panel of experts representing the various sectors of the serials industry -- librarians, publishers, and subscription agents -- gave participants the chance to answer a number of burning questions.

Ex. When you're handed a hot potato such as the sickly economy, as is the case with President Obama, the responsible solution is to let it cool down.

Ex. Futurology has become a hot topic in today's world, particularly for managers.

Ex. The problems of piracy, misappropriation and counterfeiting of intellectual property rights are a hot issue in international trade.

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(n.) = burning issue, burning question, hot potato, hot topic, hot issue

Ex: Literacy teaching is not a burning issue in library education but it warrants attention.

Ex: A panel of experts representing the various sectors of the serials industry -- librarians, publishers, and subscription agents -- gave participants the chance to answer a number of burning questions.

Ex: When you're handed a hot potato such as the sickly economy, as is the case with President Obama, the responsible solution is to let it cool down.

Ex: Futurology has become a hot topic in today's world, particularly for managers.

Ex: The problems of piracy, misappropriation and counterfeiting of intellectual property rights are a hot issue in international trade.