Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Publishing as a business venture has become a hot potato in Nigeria?
A
unacceptable
B
unpleasant
C
expensive
D
profitable
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Hot Potato in this context means an issue that makes everyone feel uncomfortable.
If you describe a problem or issue as a hot potato, you mean that it is very unpleasant and difficult, and nobody wants to deal with it.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11756)