Definitions from Wiktionary (can of worms)

▸ noun:  (idiomatic) A complex, troublesome situation arising when a decision or action produces considerable subsequent problems.
▸ noun:  (idiomatic) A troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious but not necessarily complex.
▸ noun:  (idiomatic) Any difficult or disgusting task, activity, topic of discussion or subject matter, which would be ideally avoided if at all possible.
▸ noun:  Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see can, worm.




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