English / idiom
Open a Can of Worms
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To uncover a complicated and troublesome situation that leads to endless unforeseen problems.
In context
01
Demanding a forensic audit of the municipal contracts opened a huge can of worms.
02
When you challenge entrenched corruption, you inevitably open a can of worms, but truth demands it.
Synonyms
create complications,stir up trouble,unlock Pandora's box
Antonyms
settle matters,resolve disputes,smooth things over
Collocations
open a huge can of worms,afraid to open a can of worms,inadvertently open a can of worms