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Minefield

/mˈaɪˌnfild/
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(noun) An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.

Holding a conversation with her feels like walking across a minefield.
The objective of Minesweeper is to clear the minefield without detonating the mines.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Discussing politics at the family dinner table can sometimes feel like walking through a dangerous social ____.

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