hot potato . hot potato {n.}, {informal} A question that causes strong argument and is difficult to settle. Many school boards found segregation a hot potato in the 1960s. Categories: add yours {informal} {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: H Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment