2023 · Q39
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
**A hot potato**
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- Asomeone who is very angry
- Bsomething that is difficult to deal with
- Csomeone who is holier than appears to be
- Dto be unable to decide
Explanation
A 'hot potato' is a controversial or difficult issue that people avoid handling. It is not about anger, hypocrisy, or indecision. Hence (B).