can of worms

1. 1.

   A complex, troublesome situation, which produces (or whose resolution will produce) many problems.

   复杂棘手的局面；一打开便会引出诸多问题的麻烦事。

2. 2.

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see can, worm.

   非比喻或习语用法:见 can(罐子)和 worm(蠕虫)。即字面意义的“一罐蠕虫”。

非比喻或习语用法:见 can(罐子)和 worm(蠕虫)。即字面意义的“一罐蠕虫”。；<美俚>尚未解决的复杂问题

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