a poisoned chalice

a poisoned chalice

something that is apparently desirable but likely to be damaging to the person to whom it is given.

1998 - New Scientist - Anyone who discovers a superconductor that works at room temperature may be handing the world a poisoned chalice...the material might be too toxic to be usable.

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