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Fame is a can of worms I haven't really had to contend with.
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Meaning of "can of worms" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CAN OF WORMS

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WHAT DOES CAN OF WORMS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Can of worms

Can of Worms is an idiom referring to a slew of subsequent problems and dilemnas arising from a decision or action. The phrase may also refer to...

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CAN OF WORMS

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Camulodunum
Camus
camwhore
camwood
can
can buoy
can crusher
Can Tho
can you beat it?
can-do
can-opener
Can.
can´t
can´t get arrested
can´t take a trick
can´t tell chalk from cheese

WORDS THAT END LIKE CAN OF WORMS

arms
babe-in-arms
bear arms
brothers-in-arms
Cairngorms
coat of arms
come to terms
in arms
in no uncertain terms
king-of-arms
Ocean of Storms
on speaking terms
payment terms
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side arms
small arms
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up in arms
with open arms
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Synonyms and antonyms of can of worms in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «can of worms» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CAN OF WORMS

Find out the translation of can of worms to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of can of worms from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «can of worms» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

可以的蠕虫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lata de gusanos
570 millions of speakers

English

can of worms
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कीड़े के कर सकते हैं
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يمكن من الديدان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

банку с червями
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lata de vermes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পোকাভর্তি পাত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boîte de Pandore
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Boleh cacing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

können Würmer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ワームのことができます
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

벌레 의 수 있습니다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bisa saka cacing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thể của sâu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புழுக்கள் முடியும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वर्म्स च्या करू शकता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Solucanlar kutusu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vaso di Pandora
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

puszkę Pandory
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

банку з хробаками
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

poate de viermi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουτί της Πανδώρας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kan van wurms
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kan av maskar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ormebolet
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CAN OF WORMS»

The term «can of worms» is regularly used and occupies the 85.488 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CAN OF WORMS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about can of worms

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3 QUOTES WITH «CAN OF WORMS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word can of worms.
1
James Fallows
I am explicitly not opening the giant can of worms that is the ongoing current discussion of patent, copyright, and trademark reform.
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Patty Griffin
Fame is a can of worms I haven't really had to contend with.
3
Jose Ramos-Horta
Such a structure would also raise a number of problems: first of all, which Timorese to pay compensation to? It would open a can of worms in terms of who was really a victim and who was not.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAN OF WORMS»

Discover the use of can of worms in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to can of worms and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Can of Worms
Mike Pillsbury is stunned when his SOS to the universe is answered by a motley crew of aliens who have all responded with ulterior motives. Reprint.
Kathy Mackel, 2000
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Another Can of Worms
What is a "worm" and what does it have to do with quilting? A worm is a strip of fabric that is cut 2 1/2 inches wide. Here is the long-awaited sequel to Open a Can of Worms.
Debbie Caffrey, 2006
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A Can of Worms
When two policemen investigate the murder of the wealthy Magda Gilman's husband, they discover strange evil
H. Russell Grenan, Russell H. Greenan, 1987
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Can of Worms
A powerful work of autobiography told in comics form. While looking through her parents' dresser drawer, she discovered her own adoption papers.
Catherine Doherty, 2000
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A Can of Worms
But as Bart's investigation progresses, he discovers that he has opened up a can of worms - for Nancy is not the faithful wife her husband assumes . . . 'The thriller maestro of the generation' Manchester Evening News
James Hadley Chase, 2013
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A Can of Worms
Gregory Romero. A Can of Worms Gregory Romero A Can Of Worms by Gregory Romero LULU Copyright ©. Front Cover.
Gregory Romero
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. . . And Then She Opened a Can of Worms!
. . And Then She Opened a Can of Worms!
A. R. Quar, 2013
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Storying Domestic Violence: Constructions and Stereotypes of ...
[They might sort of think that] can be opening a can of worms that I can't deal with. f. Um, and a lot of it is, I think, I think they feel that [if] they speak to their gp they're opening a can of worms and that it can't be closed again and what do they do ...
Jarmila Mildorf, 2007
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A Can of Worms: Questioning the Integrity of Doctors
But are we right to lend them such kudos? Read Wood's revealing account, and you're in for an unpleasant surprise. Her experiences and her ongoing battle with public sector organisations have opened up a whole can of worms.
Holly M Wood, 2005
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Integrating EMDR Into Your Practice: Getting the Basics Right
... “opening a can of worms” and then having to leave the client with that. What Does the Client Need? Clients need to be aware that the process of EMDR treatment can be disturbing and that dissociated material may surface during therapy.
Liz Royle MA, MBACP, Catherine Kerr BSc(Hons), MBACP, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAN OF WORMS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term can of worms is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kate Steinle Shooting Opens Can of Worms on San Francisco …
News of Lopez-Sanchez's immigration status and criminal history has opened up a can of worms around immigration and criminal justice. «KQED, Jul 15»
2
AG Report Opens Can of Worms
The Zimbabwe National Roads Authority management engaged in shocking abuse of funds, a report by Auditor-General Mildred Chiri has ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
3
Re: Nkrumahism, The Can Of Worms Of I Opened–Noam Chomsky 2
A closer look at the entire Truman speech does not contain Mr. Baidoo's fraudulent quote, the exact wording we mean, which the latter ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
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Golf notebook: U.S. Open can of worms
The U.S. Open last month at Chambers Bay provided a memorable win for Jordan Spieth, but also a host of complains from fans, players, ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
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Nkrumahism, The Can Of Worms I Opened – Galbraith Another …
John Kenneth Galbraith is one of the leftist academics that I mentioned their names in one of my previous essays to make a point. And quite ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
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Re: Nkrumahism, The Can Of Worms I Opened–Noam Chomsky 1
Re: Nkrumahism, The Can Of Worms I Opened–Noam Chomsky 1. « Prev · Next » · Comments (0) · Facebook · Twitter · Google+; Email This ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
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Thursday's letters: Decision opens a can of worms
Letters to the editor offer a significant contribution to the discussion of public policy and life in Tampa Bay. To recognize some of that work by ... «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
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Opening up a can of worms
YOUR editorial ("A tidal wave of metaphors" , The Herald, July 1) leads me to reflect that whereas the Letters Pages are a well of information ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
9
Dasari opens a can of worms in coal scam
New Delhi: Former minister of state for coal Dasari Narayan Rao on Tuesday alleged that all the decisions related to coal blocks were taken by ... «The Hans India, Jun 15»
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UT Scientists Open Can of Worms on Animal Magnetic Field Detection
For centuries, people have wondered how animals navigate, and the source of many species' keen sense of direction has long been unclear. «The Alcalde, Jun 15»

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