Meaning of the word "can of worms" in English
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can of worms
US /kæn əv wɜrmz/
UK /kæn əv wɜrmz/
Idiom
1.
a complicated and unpleasant situation or problem that is likely to cause a lot of trouble
Example:
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Opening up that old dispute would be opening a real can of worms.
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I don't want to open a can of worms by discussing that topic.
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