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poison elder
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poisoned chalice
poi·soned chal·ice [ pòyz'nd chálliss ] (plural poi·soned chal·ic·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
unenviable task or decision: a task or decision that will almost inevitably bring harm or unpopularity to the person who is forced to assume responsibility for it
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