In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase. A hot potato

Options

A. a war like situation which could have been easily avoided
B. a common eatery but favoured by celebrities
C. a controversial situation which is awkward to deal with
D. a celebrity who keeps getting into some or the other controversy

Answer

C

Explanation

a hot potato = a problem, situation etc. that is difficult to deal with and causes a lot of disagreement.