poisoned chalices

A form of poisoned chalice — Something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful; an apparently beneficial or benign instrument or scheme for causing death or harm.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of poisoned chalice
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poisoned chalices. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/poisoned%20chalices

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