a can of worms

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(deyim) A complicated matter likely to prove awkward or embarrassing
can of worms
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.

can of worms
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.

can of worms
any situation that creates more problems than existed beforehand
can of worms
a source of unpredictable trouble and complexity
can of worms
A source of unforeseen and troublesome complexity
a can of worms

    Hyphenation

    a Can of Worms

    Turkish pronunciation

    ı kın ıv wırmz

    Pronunciation

    /ə kən əv ˈwərmz/ /ə kən əv ˈwɜrmz/
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