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poisoned chalice in Finnish

poisoned chalice in Finnish is karhunpalvelus, myrkkymalja.

poisoned chalice in Finnish

karhunpalvelus
noun
(idiomatic) 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.
myrkkymalja
noun
(idiomatic) 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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What is "poisoned chalice" in Finnish?

"poisoned chalice" in Finnish is karhunpalvelus, myrkkymalja.

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Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "poisoned chalice": karhunpalvelus, myrkkymalja.

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