A difficult or controversial issue or situation that is difficult to handle.

Something that is unpleasant or uncomfortable to deal with.

कुछ ऐसा जो निपटना अप्रिय या असहज है।

English Usage: After the scandal broke, the CEO was left holding the hot potato.

Hindi Usage: जब स्कैंडल फूट पड़ा, तो सीईओ को गर्म आलू पकड़े रहना पड़ा।