Question

open up a can of worms

Accepted Answer

discover or bring to light a complicated matter likely to prove awkward or embarrassing – informal

1998 - New Scientist - UN officials readily accept that they have opened a can of worms and their guidelines will only have an effect, they say, if governments act on them. discover or bring to light a complicated matter likely to prove awkward or embarrassin

Word	open up a can of worms
Description	discover or bring to light a complicated matter likely to prove awkward or embarrassing – informal 1998 - New Scientist - UN officials readily accept that they have opened a can of worms and their guidelines will only have an effect, they say, if governments act on them. discover or bring to light a complicated matter likely to prove awkward or embarrassin

Worms Discover Bring Light Complicated Matter Prove Awkward