Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.
The phrase ' a hot potato' usually means: a delicate subject which people have different opinions and feel very emotional about. Example of use: "I never ask about anyone’s marital status; it can be a hot potato."