another can of worms

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Definition of another can of worms in English English dictionary
can of worms: A complex, troublesome situation arising when a decision or action produces considerable subsequent problems
If I give her a promotion which she doesn't deserve, it will open up a whole can of worms with the other employees.
can of worms: A troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious, but not necessarily complex
Calling her the greatest person who ever lived would definitely open a can of worms.
can of worms: any situation that creates more problems than existed beforehand
can of worms: a source of unpredictable trouble and complexity
can of worms: A source of unforeseen and troublesome complexity

another can of worms

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an·oth·er Can of Worms

ınʌdhır kın ıv wırmz

/əˈnəᴛʜər kən əv ˈwərmz/ /əˈnʌðɜr kən əv ˈwɜrmz/

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