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cheat the worms Idiome

can of worms

complex problem or complicated situation It opened up a large can of worms when the company decided to talk about the union contract.

open a can of worms

(See can of worms)

open a new can of worms

Idiom(s): open a (new) can of worms

Theme: DIFFICULTY

to uncover a set of problems; to create unnecessary complications. (Informal. Can of worms means "mess.")
• Now you are opening a can of worms!
• How about cleaning up this mess before you open up a new can of worms?

Opening a can of worms

If you open a can of worms, you do something that will cause a lot of problems and is, on balance, probably going to cause more trouble than it's worth.

can of worms|can|worm|worms

n., slang, informal 1. A complex problem, or complicated situation. Let's not get into big city politics that's a different can of worms. 2. A very restless, jittery person. Joe can't sit still for a minute he is a can of worms.

cheat the worms

To abstain death, abnormally afterwards accepting a austere illness. Refers to the worms generally begin abreast a corrupt body. A: "I heard that Ellen cheated the worms! Is that true? Last I saw her, she was so sick." B: "Oh, yeah! She's accomplishing abundant now!" I achievement I can bluff the worms and accomplish a abounding recovery—but I feel so ailing appropriate now.Learn more: cheat, Worms

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