Definition
To abruptly cease involvement with someone or something due to a sudden dislike or a concern that they will cause problems.
烫手山芋
The politician was dropped like a hot potato by his party after being embroiled in a scandal.
这位政治人物在卷入丑闻后，被他的政党像烫手山芋一样抛弃了。
When the company discovered the product was defective, they dropped the entire line like a hot potato.
当公司发现产品有缺陷时，他们立即像烫手山芋一样放弃了整个产品线。
She dropped the job like a hot potato as soon as she realized how much responsibility it entailed.
她一意识到这份工作需要承担多少责任，就立即像烫手山芋一样放弃了。