cadeau empoisonné
French
Etymology
Literally, a "poisoned gift".
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ka.do ɑ̃.pwa.zɔ.ne/
Noun
cadeau empoisonné m (plural cadeaux empoisonnés)
- (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