Can of worms Moderate

Can of worms has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

a source of unpredictable trouble and complexity

can of worms

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

See Also

troublesome cans of worms resolution contentious predicament pandora's box genie is out of bottle complex

Related Terms

troublesome cans of worms resolution contentious predicament pandora's box genie is out of bottle complex subsequent difficult situation decision action problem issue

Broader Terms (hypernyms)

trouble

Rhyming Words

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