Sentence examples for poisoned chalice from inspiring English sources

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poisoned lime

poisoned cup

poisoned glass

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poisoned chalice

noun

A scheme or instrument for causing death or harm, especially one which eventually brings about the downfall of its creator; something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful.

Exact(60)

Poisoned chalice.

Independent

My father handed me this poisoned chalice.

Independent

It was, however, a poisoned chalice.

The Guardian

McCave, I. N. A poisoned chalice?

Nature

The term "poisoned chalice" comes to mind.

The Guardian - Books

Now it is looking more like a poisoned chalice.

The New York Times

"I don't see this role as a poisoned chalice.

The Guardian - Sport

So culture secretary Hunt picked up the poisoned chalice.

The Guardian

It was a gift and a poisoned chalice.

The Guardian - Film

Did another potential minister turn down the poisoned chalice?

The Guardian

We all know what a poisoned chalice it is.

The Guardian

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