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(idiomatic) Something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful; an apparently beneficial or benign instrument or scheme for causing death or harm.
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poisoned chalice
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Source Word
poisoned chalice
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Noun
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
一見有利・恩恵に思えるが、実際には不利益や害をもたらすことが後になって明らかになる事態・状況 / 初めは良いと受け止められるが、結果として害となる性質を持つ物事や制度
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