Can Of Worms (Noun)
Meaning
A source of unpredictable trouble and complexity.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Investigating the embezzlement charges would likely open a can of worms that could tarnish the company's reputation forever.
- Raising taxes would open a can of worms with voters and likely be met with widespread opposition.
- Proposing the drastic change to the education system could unleash a can of worms and put his re-election chances in jeopardy.
- Going through with the whistle-blowing lawsuit might be more of a can of worms than it was worth for his family's financial well-being.
- Launching the scandal-plagued government inquiry into public accountability opened up a huge can of worms with immediate ramifications for some key players.