Idiom meaning, usage examples, facts

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CAN OF WORMS, OPEN A
a situation that contains many unexpected and unwanted problems and consequences
 CAN OF WORMS, OPEN A
1. The company’s management thought their new policy would increase employee productivity, but instead it opened a whole new can of worms
2. His situation is completely messed up; it’s a can of worms that I’m happy not to have to deal with.

Synonym: Pandora’s box, open a.


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