What does is mean to 'Open a Can of Worms'?
#English #idioms
A CAN OF WORMS
If you OPEN (UP) A CAN OF WORMS, you do something that will cause a lot of problems:
"If you go out with that girl, you will open up a can of worms - she's pure trouble!"
"Corruption in politics is such a can of worms that many journalists won't take the risk of seriously investigating it."
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#English #idioms
A CAN OF WORMS
If you OPEN (UP) A CAN OF WORMS, you do something that will cause a lot of problems:
"If you go out with that girl, you will open up a can of worms - she's pure trouble!"
"Corruption in politics is such a can of worms that many journalists won't take the risk of seriously investigating it."
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