JAMB - English Language (2003 - No. 71)

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

Publishing as a business venture has become a hot potato in Nigeria?

unacceptable

unpleasant

expensive

profitable

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.