a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
誰も対処したくない論争の問題 (dare mo taisho shitakunai ronsō no mondai)
"Immigration reform has become a political hot potato for the government."
"移民改革は政府にとって政治的ホットポテトになってしまいました。" (Imin kaikaku wa seifu ni totte **seijiteki hotto poteto** ni natte shimaimashita.)
to focus on a smaller area or set of options
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
to help someone in trouble
to follow rules or procedures strictly
better or more amazing than imagined
to have a good relationship with someone
