cadeau empoisonné

French

Etymology

Literally, a "poisoned gift".

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ka.do ɑ̃.pwa.zɔ.ne/

Noun

cadeau empoisonné m (plural cadeaux empoisonnés)

  1. (figuratively) poisoned chalice, more of a curse than a blessing, something that does more harm than good
    Synonym: tunique de Nessus

See also
  • pavé de l'ours
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