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
jamb 2003english-language

The correct answer is B. unpleasant

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.

 

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