banana skin
The term "banana skin" can refer to both the literal outer covering of a banana and a metaphor for potential pitfalls or embarrassments.
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Definition
A2Food
The outer peel of a banana, often slippery when discarded.
Example
- Be careful not to step on the banana skin; you might slip.
B2Idiomatic
(informal, British English)A situation that could cause difficulty or embarrassment.
Example
- The politician's comments turned out to be a banana skin during the debate.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "banana skin":
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