can of worms

短语

<美俚>尚未解决的复杂问题

发音

cans of worms 复数 cans of worms

1.

A complex, troublesome situation arising when a decision or action produces considerable subsequent problems.

习语

If someone gets a promotion that might not be deserved, it could open up a whole can of worms with the other employees.
2.

A troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious but not necessarily complex.

棘手的问题

习语

Questioning the decision would definitely open a can of worms.
3.

Any difficult or disgusting task, activity, topic of discussion or subject matter, which would be ideally avoided if at all possible.

习语
4.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see can, worm.

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