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can of worms

/ˈkæn əv wɜːmz/

翻译: 习语,指一个看似简单的问题或决定,一旦着手处理就会牵出一连串意想不到的复杂麻烦。

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/ˈkæn əv wɜːmz/B2informal
  • zh习语,指一个看似简单的问题或决定,一旦着手处理就会牵出一连串意想不到的复杂麻烦。

An idiom referring to a situation or problem that, when investigated or addressed, leads to many unexpected and complicated difficulties.

  1. Complex problemB2informal

    A situation that is complicated, difficult, or likely to cause many unexpected problems.

    zh棘手难题

    • Bringing up that topic opened a whole can of worms.
    • The new policy turned out to be a can of worms for the company.
    • He didn't realize that asking about her past would be such a can of worms.