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What is a can of worms?

What is a can of worms? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (idiomatic) A complex, troublesome situation arising when a decision or action produces considerable subsequent problems.
  2. (idiomatic) A troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious but not necessarily complex.
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I frankly think the reason neither side has called Barbara is because she could open up a can of worms that neither wants to explore.
I was told by one of his officials that delving into such matters would merely open a can of worms!
Matters aren't helped when the investigation opens up a can of worms including blackmail, secrets, and adulterous affairs.
The team have opened a can of worms with their antics of the past couple of days.
That more or less answers that question, but it does open up another can of worms.
It can be less risky to ignore suspicions than open a can of worms that might end in a disastrous confrontation.

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