Minefield

Definitions

1. An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.
2. A matter or situation presenting multiple risks, dangers, complications or difficulties.
   broadly, figuratively
3. A pitch that has dried out and crumbled and on which the ball is bouncing and spinning unpredictably.
4. A quiz that terminates when the test-taker answers a question incorrectly.

Equivalents

Examples

“Be careful. Foreign property investments are a minefield, and some people have⟳ lost a lot of money.”

“Russian grammar can be a minefield.”

“Political minefield awaits Prayut government including threat from an old foe”

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