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Can of worms
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Meaning
Noun
●
A
complex
,
troublesome
situation
arising
when a
decision
or
action
produces
considerable
subsequent
problems.
●
A
troublesome
situation
; an
issue
whose
resolution
is
difficult
or
contentious
but not
necessarily
complex.
●
Any
difficult
or
disgusting
task
,
activity
,
topic
of
discussion
or
subject matter
, which would be
ideally
avoided
if at all
possible.
●
Used
other than
figuratively
or
idiomatically
: see can, worm.
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Synonyms
Kettle Of Fish
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