a poisoned chalice
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a poisoned chalice
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Dialogues in context
EN · C2A Role
- A
Congratulations on becoming coordinator.
Gratuluję funkcji koordynatora.
- B
It's a poisoned chalice. There's no team or budget.
To pozorny zaszczyt niosący poważne kłopoty. Nie ma zespołu ani budżetu.
- A
What will you do first?
Co zrobisz najpierw?
- B
I'll ask for clear responsibilities.
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Translations
Examples of use
Kierowanie upadającą agencją okazało się zaszczytem niosącym kłopoty.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Leading the failing agency proved a poisoned chalice.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Die Leitung der scheiternden Agentur erwies sich als scheinbare Ehre mit Risiken.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Dirigir la agencia en crisis resultó un honor que trajo problemas.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Возглавить проваливающуюся организацию оказалось мнимой честью с проблемами.
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- a poisoned chalice
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Leading the failing agency proved a poisoned chalice.