English
Noun
en-noun|sg=can of worms|cans of worms

#idiom 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.
#idiom 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.

Synonyms
kettle of fish

• 2007-05-13 19:26 - WikiPedant - fixed level of "Synonyms header

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