hot-button issue

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

• 🇵🇹Assunto controverso ou emocionalmente carregado que costuma provocar reações fortes ou discussões acaloradas entre as pessoas.

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.

   🇵🇹Assunto polêmico