English Translation
I just want to make sure that his offer has no strings attached.
poisoned chalice = (figurative) cadeau empoisonné
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English Translation
I just want to make sure that his offer has no strings attached.
In a job interview, if the interviewer says something negative about your previous employer, you have been offered a poison chalice. If you agree you are showing that you are not loyal.
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