The phrase
"political landmines" refers to sensitive and potentially dangerous issues or topics in the field of politics. Just like landmines can cause harm or damage,
political landmines can lead to conflict, controversy, or negative consequences if not carefully navigated.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«political»
«landmine»
Sentences with «political landmines»
- Watch Energy Secretary Ernie Moniz — part scientist, part politician — as he deftly answers a question about mankind's role in climate change without stepping on political landmines. (scientificamerican.com)
- «Throughout the parliament, Osborne sprang budget traps and planted shiny political landmines, and time and time again the Labour frontbench stepped in with both feet. (totalpolitics.com)
- I wasn't going to say anything about these basically platitudinous remarks, though I concede that I probably couldn't do all that much better if I were President of the United States and felt compelled to testify to my faith without stepping on any political landmines. (firstthings.com)
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