hot button
The term "hot button" is often used to describe issues that evoke strong emotions and heated debates.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A topic that triggers strong emotions and reactions.
Example
- Gun control is a hot button that divides many communities.
C1Politics
(formal)An issue that provokes intense public interest and controversy.
Example
- Abortion has long been a hot button in political debates.
C1Marketing
(technical)The main desire a salesperson needs to address to make a sale.
Example
- Identifying the customer's hot button can significantly increase sales.
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