Question

in_the_loop_105 a situation that contains many unexpected and unwanted problems and consequences Synonym: Pandora’s box, open a

Accepted Answer

CAN OF WORMS, OPEN A The company’s management thought their new policy would increase employee productivity, but instead it opened a whole new can of worms.His situation is completely messed up; it’s a can of worms that I’m happy not to have to deal with.

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

Open Situation Worms Loop Unexpected Unwanted Problems Consequences