| Main Entry: | cause celebre |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | celebrated case |
Synonyms: |
affair, controversial case, controversial issue, controversy, debate, fuss, grist for the gossip mill, hot potato, matter of the moment, political football, rumor, scandal, talk of the town, topic of the day, uproar, war of words |
| Main Entry: | hornet's nest |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | dangerous situation |
Synonyms: |
controversial issue, controversial situation, dangerous ground, trouble |