- opening a can of worms
- Opening a can of wormsIf you open a can of worms, you do something that will cause a lot of problems and is, on balance, probably going to cause more trouble than it's worth.
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opening a can of worms — If you open a can of worms, you do something that will cause a lot of problems and is, on balance, probably going to cause more trouble than it s worth. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Opening a can of worms — If you open a can of worms, you do something that will cause a lot of problems and is, on balance, probably going to cause more trouble than it s worth … Dictionary of English idioms
can of worms — If an action can create serious problems, it is opening a can of worms … The small dictionary of idiomes
can of worms — If an action can create serious problems, it is opening a can of worms. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** To describe a situation as a can of worms means that it is complicated, unpleasant and difficult to deal with. The discovery of … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Can of worms — If an action can create serious problems, it is opening a can of worms … Dictionary of English idioms
can of worms — noun a source of unpredictable trouble and complexity • Usage Domain: ↑colloquialism • Hypernyms: ↑trouble, ↑problem * * * : pandora s box * * * Informal. a source of many unpredictable or unexpected problems: Buying a company we know nothing… … Useful english dictionary
can of worms — Informal. a source of many unpredictable or unexpected problems: Buying a company we know nothing about would be opening up a whole new can of worms. [1965 70] * * * … Universalium
can — I. /kæn / (say kan), weak form /kən / (say kuhn), if followed by k or g /kəŋ/ (say kuhng) verb (modal) 1. to know how to: he can speak Chinese. 2. to be able to; have the strength, means, authority to: I can t reach the top shelf; can you help… …
can — 1. v.aux. (3rd sing. present can; past could) (foll. by infin. without to, or absol.; present and past only in use) 1 a be able to; know how to (I can run fast; can he?; can you speak German?). b be potentially capable of (you can do it if you… … Useful english dictionary
Darwin from Insectivorous Plants to Worms — The life and work of Darwin from Insectivorous Plants to Worms featured a continuation from Charles Darwin s investigations into insectivorous plants and climbing plants which he had begun before his work on Descent of Man and Emotions. Worries… … Wikipedia
