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Aug 7 (edited) • Miscellaneous Posting
🇺🇸 English Expressions: Open a Can of Worms 🪱🥫
Hey everyone! 👋
Today’s expression is “open a can of worms.”
👉 It means to create a complicated situation by bringing up a difficult topic or problem.
When you open a “can of worms,” you start something that may lead to many unexpected problems or questions.
Origin:
This expression comes from the literal image of opening a container full of worms, especially fishing bait. Once the can is opened, the worms may spill out and become difficult to control. Over time, it became a metaphor for creating a messy, complicated situation. 🎣
Examples:
• I don’t want to talk about their family drama — that’s a real can of worms. 😬
• Asking about money opened a can of worms during the meeting. 💰
• Bringing up that old argument just opened a can of worms. 🗣️
✅ Open a can of worms → start a complicated situation
✅ A can of worms → a complicated/problematic issue
Now it’s your turn! 💬
Drop your own sentence using “open a can of worms” below 👇
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🇺🇸 English Expressions: Open a Can of Worms 🪱🥫
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