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
The correct answer is: B
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.