Can-of-worms Definition

noun

(idiomatic) A complex, troublesome situation arising when a decision or action produces considerable subsequent problems.

If I give her a promotion which she doesn't deserve, it will open up a whole can of worms with the other employees.
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(idiomatic) A troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious, but not necessarily complex.

Calling her the greatest person who ever lived would definitely open a can of worms.
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Noun

Singular:
can-of-worms
Plural:
cans of worms

Can-of-worms Sentence Examples

  • You're just going to open a can of worms and walk away?

  • Jule, you opened this can of worms.

  • Flight 19 and the Bermuda Triangle is a can of worms when it comes to learning what really happened.

  • It's hard to get into the general nature of the games without opening the whole can of worms about what's in the hardware itself, but let's just look at a few important facts.

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