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It should be spelled 'poisoned chalice'. A chalice is a drinking cup with a stand and stem such as used in religious ceremonies. So the term refers to being given a poisoned drink presented in an attractive looking vessel. The expression mean something that looked good when offer but turns out bad.
The new job turned out to be a poisoned chalice; the old marketing plan did not work and the new one was doomed to fail. Guess who got the sack!
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Is water poison?
No. Water is only poison when we put poison in it our self's.
What part of speech is poison?
poison is a noun
What is volatile poison?
A volatile poison is a poison that, when introduced to the body, will affect a certain part of the body. A volatile poison will also stay in the body longer.
A sentence with poison?
Those chemicals will poison the water supply.
What is the plural of poison?
The plural form of poison is simply poisons.
Where is the Challis Public in Challis located?
The address of the Challis Public is: 531 Main St, Challis, 83226 0186
What has the author Henry W Challis written?
Henry W Challis has written: 'Challis's Real property'
What is the birth name of Christopher Challis?
Christopher Challis's birth name is Christopher George Joseph Challis.
What is the phone number of the Challis Public in Challis?
The phone number of the Challis Public is: 208-879-4267.
When did Challis Walker die?
Challis Walker died in 2000.
When was Challis Walker born?
Challis Walker was born in 1912.
When was Gordon Challis born?
Gordon Challis was born in 1932.
When was Ron Challis born?
Ron Challis was born in 1932.
How tall is Esteban Challis?
Esteban Challis is 177 cm.
When did Ron Challis die?
Ron Challis died in 2001.
What is Christopher Challis's birthday?
Christopher Challis was born on March 18, 1919.
When was Christopher Challis born?
Christopher Challis was born on March 18, 1919.
