hot-button issue

A controversial or emotionally charged topic that tends to provoke strong reactions or heated debate among people.

• 🇫🇷Sujet très sensible ou controversé qui provoque des réactions vives et des débats passionnés.

1. Controversial topic C1 informal american

   A subject that is highly sensitive, divisive, or likely to provoke strong emotional reactions.

   • Immigration reform remains a hot-button issue in the election.
   • The debate over gun control is a hot-button issue in many countries.
   • Climate change has become a hot-button issue for younger voters.

   🇫🇷sujet controversé