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Open Situation Worms In The Loop 105 Unexpected Unwanted Problems Consequences

Id in_the_loop_105
Idiom CAN OF WORMS, OPEN A
Definition a situation that contains many unexpected and unwanted problems and consequences
Examples
  1. The company’s management thought their new policy would increase employee productivity, but instead it opened a whole new can of worms.
  2. His situation is completely messed up; it’s a can of worms that I’m happy not to have to deal with.
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Synonym: Pandora’s box, open a

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