What is another word for drop like a hot potato?
Pronunciation: [dɹˈɒp lˈa͡ɪk ɐ hˈɒt pətˈe͡ɪtə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
The phrase "drop like a hot potato" is commonly used to refer to abandoning or rejecting something abruptly and without hesitation. Synonyms for this phrase include "abandon with speed," "discard hastily," "relinquish swiftly," and "abruptly cut ties with." Other similar phrases that can be used in place of "drop like a hot potato" include "give it up," "wash one's hands of," "cut one's losses," and "throw in the towel." Regardless of which synonym or phrase is used, the overall implication is that the subject in question is being disowned or abandoned with speed and finality.
