taboo subject
Melanie: Did you hear that our branch manager Mr. Chen is divorcing his wife and marrying his secretary?
Edward: That's a taboo subject in this office. Let's change the topic.
Explanation: The phrase "taboo subject" means a subject that people avoid discussing, because it is embarrassing or might cause anger and disagreement. Common taboo subjects are marriage problems, sex, financial scandals, and religious choices.
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