noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ VERB
poison
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In a short time, his appointment has come to look like a poisoned chalice .
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With the law-and-order brief, Yeltsin may have handed him a poisoned chalice .
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
poisoned chalice
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Afterwards, Coleman urged his new colleagues to reject this poisoned chalice , but only the Esseffs heeded his advice.
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But more often, he was there in the front row with a chalice or a chasuble to lay on the stage.
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Floating clover-like foliage surmounted by tiny glistening gold and white chalices.
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In a short time, his appointment has come to look like a poisoned chalice .
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Restoring the brush to the altar, the Reclusiarch lifted the sharp little knife and the chalice .
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Stewards, chalice bearers and coffee helpers all played important roles and more recruits would be welcomed.
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With the law-and-order brief, Yeltsin may have handed him a poisoned chalice .