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词组 open a can of worms
释义 open a can of worms

open (up) a can of worms

to create a situation that will cause trouble or be unpleasant.

The investigation into how these expensive trips were paid for certainly opened a can of worms.

Usage notes: sometimes used without open up:

I don't think her plan will work — it seems like kind of a can of worms to me.

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