26984 words

minefield

4 definitions • 3 examples
1
an area of land or water that contains mines (= bombs)
2
a situation or subject that is very complicated and full of hidden problems and dangers:

Examples:

a legal minefield
a minefield of ethical problems
3
an area of land or water that contains mines (= small powerful bombs),
4
fig.A minefield can also be a situation that contains a lot of hidden problems and dangers:

Examples:

Without a good lawyer, buying a house can be a minefield of legal problems.

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