English Dictionary

poisoned chalice

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈpɔɪzn̩d ˈtʃælɪs/

名詞

慣用表現

(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.

日本語の意味

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

When she accepted the CEO position, she didn't realize it was a poisoned chalice that would consume her evenings and sanity.

彼女がCEOの職を受け入れたとき、それが一見有利に見えながら後で害を及ぼし、彼女の夜と正気を奪うことになるとは気づいていませんでした。

意味（1）

(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.

[W]e but teach / Bloody Inſtructions, which, being taught, returne / To plague th' Inuentor. This euen-handed Iuſtice / Commends th' Ingredience of our poyſon'd Challice / To our owne lips.

poisoned chalices （ plural ）