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idiomdrop sb/sth like a hot potato(also drop sb/sth like a hot brick BrE)to suddenly stop being involved with someone or dealing with a problem, usually because it is embarrassing to you ◆ often used in business and politics:The bank didn't correct its misinformation or apologize - they just dropped the whole thing like a hot potato.If Jane finds out what Ellis said to the press, she'll drop him like a hot brick.
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