can of worms

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A complex, troublesome situation, which produces (or whose resolution will produce) many problems. idiomatic
    — If someone gets a promotion that might not be deserved, it could open up a whole can of worms with the other employees.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see can, worm.

词形变化

cans of worms plural
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