open up a can of worms

(verb) to start a situation that will be terrible

Example Sentences:

Husband: Hi honey, I’m home!
Wife: Hi dear! I don’t want to open up a can of worms, but I found a woman’s phone number in your pocket.
Husband: What was the name?
Wife: Sarah.
Husband: Oh, that’s my secretary.
Wife: Your secretary’s name is Susan.
Husband: …..

The young boy opened up a can of worms when he asked his mom where babies come from.

Roger is always opening up a can of worms because he likes to cause trouble.

From the Blogs:

I don’t want FH to open a can of worms with BM

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