mine field

Noun

minefield (plural minefields)

1. An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.
2. (broadly, figuratively) A matter or situation presenting multiple risks, dangers, complications or difficulties.
   • Be careful. Foreign property investments are a minefield, and some people have lost a lot of money.
3. A pitch that has dried out and crumbled and on which the ball is bouncing and spinning unpredictably.
4. A quiz that terminates when the test-taker answers a question incorrectly.

   Synonyms:

   minefield quiz