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Fig. a very difficult issue or set of problems; an array of difficulties. (*Typically: be ~; Open ~.) This political scandal is a real can of worms. Let's not open that can of worms!
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Opening a can of worms - English Idiom Definition ... Idiom Definitions for 'Opening a can of worms' ... If you open a can of worms, you do something that will cause a lot of problems and is, on balance, probably going to cause more trouble than it's worth...
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Idiom Definitions for 'Can of worms' ... If an action can create serious problems, it is opening a can of worms. ... Idiom Quizzes...
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I don’t want to open up a can of worms, but I found a woman’s phone number in your pocket. Husband: What was the name? Wife: Sarah. Husband: Oh, that’s my secretary. Wife: Your secretary’s name is Susan. ... idioMeanings.com - Your Online English Idiom Dictionary on Faceboo...
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It means that you are exposing 'a mass of troubles', all entangled with each other, in the same way as you would find worms wriggling and almost inextricably entwined in a can. Always best to leave the can closed!
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The upcoming Infrastructure-enabled Worms Open Warfare 2 is going to hit PSP later this year. Until then, enjoy this free downloadable demo from THQ. Requires firmware 3.52 or above. 1. Download the demo zip file.
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Quite a while ago I blogged about the Visual Studio / SQL Server install order on Windows Vista. ... Can open... Worms? everywhere! The blog of Colin Angus Mackay ... The event is great for professionals in any field, start-ups and freelancers as it will help them network and explore ideas in an open friendly environment.
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23, 2007) — Large burns can trigger cardiac problems and enhanced inflammatory and hypermetabolic responses in patients, a study in the online open access journal Critical Care suggests. Effective treatments may need to focus on these multiple aspects.
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== Answer == It means that you have started something that is difficult, complex, and out of your control.
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