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Using the Internet as as vehicle to work with people is fascinating. It's sort of a Pandora's box of energy for me.
Jon Anderson

Meaning of "Pandora's box" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PANDORA'S BOX

Pandora's box  [pænˈdɔːrəz bɒks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PANDORA'S BOX

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Pandora's box is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PANDORA'S BOX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pandora's box

Pandora's box

Pandora's box is an artifact in Greek mythology, taken from the myth of Pandora's creation in Hesiod's Works and Days. The "box" was actually a large jar given to Pandora, which contained all the evils of the world. Today the phrase "to open Pandora's box" means to perform an action that may seem small or innocent, but that turns out to have severely detrimental and far-reaching consequences. The similarities of the story to the forbidden fruit in the story of Adam and Eve were identified by early Christians such as Tertullian, Origen and Gregory of Nazianzus.

Definition of Pandora's box in the English dictionary

The definition of Pandora's box in the dictionary is the box which Pandora, the first woman, was forbidden to open, and which released from all the ills that beset man.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PANDORA'S BOX


beatbox
ˈbiːtˌbɒks
box
bɒks
brainbox
ˈbreɪnˌbɒks
cashbox
ˈkæʃˌbɒks
chatterbox
ˈtʃætəˌbɒks
gearbox
ˈɡɪəˌbɒks
hotbox
ˈhɒtˌbɒks
inbox
ˈɪnˌbɒks
jukebox
ˈdʒuːkˌbɒks
lunchbox
ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks
mailbox
ˈmeɪlˌbɒks
matchbox
ˈmætʃˌbɒks
outbox
ˈaʊtˌbɒks
pillar-box
ˈpɪlə bɒks
sandbox
ˈsændˌbɒks
skybox
ˈskɑɪˌbɒks
soapbox
ˈsəʊpˌbɒks
toolbox
ˈtuːlbɒks

WORDS THAT END LIKE PANDORA'S BOX

black box
Christmas box
collection box
dialog box
glory box
glove box
grass box
light box
lunch box
music box
out of the box
PO box
press box
set-top box
suggestion box
telephone box
the box
think outside the box
tool box
witness box

Synonyms and antonyms of Pandora's box in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Pandora's box» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PANDORA'S BOX

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

Translator English - Chinese

潘多拉的盒子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Caja de Pandora
570 millions of speakers

English

Pandora´s box
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भानुमती का पिटारा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صندوق باندورا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Ящик Пандоры
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Caixa de Pandora
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্যান্ডোরা এর বাক্স
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

La boîte de Pandore
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kotak Pandora
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Büchse der Pandora
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

パンドラの箱
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

판도라의 상자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kothak Pandora
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Hộp Pandora
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பண்டோராவின் பெட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Pandora च्या बॉक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Pandoranın Kutusu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Il vaso di Pandora
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Puszka Pandory
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ящик Пандори
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Cutia Pandorei
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Το κουτί της Πανδώρας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Pandora se boks
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Pandoras ask
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Pandoras eske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Pandora's box

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PANDORA'S BOX»

The term «Pandora's box» is regularly used and occupies the 56.094 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PANDORA'S BOX» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Pandora's box

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4 QUOTES WITH «PANDORA'S BOX»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Pandora's box.
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Jon Anderson
Using the Internet as as vehicle to work with people is fascinating. It's sort of a Pandora's box of energy for me.
2
Emma Caulfield
I think talking about one's love life is always... It's a Pandora's box, best kept in journals.
3
Frank Miller
It was said Daredevil grew up in Hell's Kitchen, an amazing name for a neighbourhood. But that opened a Pandora's box of all the crime stuff I wanted to do. I borrowed liberally from Will Eisner's 'The Spirit' and turned 'Daredevil' into a crime comic.
4
Michael Redhill
The reason so many intelligent and creative people suffer from depression is that when you take the risk of being fully conscious, you open Pandora's box, and you can't close it again.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PANDORA'S BOX»

Discover the use of Pandora's box in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Pandora's box and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pandora's Box
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
John Ames Mitchell, 2012
2
Opening Pandora's Box: A Sociological Analysis of ...
This book proposes a fresh approach to sociological analysis and, in particular, to the analysis of scientific culture.
G. Nigel Gilbert, Michael Joseph Mulkay, 1984
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Pandora's Box: Social and Professional Issues of the ...
Dealing with the implications of this is a major challenge, and one that can impact upon us, both personally and professionally. As a consequence, it is vital that all in the computing industry make wise decisions regarding their conduct.
Andrew A. Adams, Rachel McCrindle, 2008
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Pandora's Box: Feminism Confronts Reproductive Technology
This text offers a perspective on the ethical dimensions of providing and using reproductive technologies, including contraception and antenatal intervention.
Nancy Lublin, 1998
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Pandora's Box: A Novel
Ambition, desperation, and redemption abound in nationally bestselling author Allison Hobbs’s unforgettable novel about a woman forced to sink to the darkest depths of morality . . . and her quest to fight her way back.
Allison Hobbs, 2011
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Pandora’s Box
Rachel Wetherby’s life has been on hold since the diagnosis of her teenage daughter Shelley with a fatal illness. But when she stumbles upon some objects from her past Rachel unearths secrets and memories best left uncovered.
Giselle Green, 2009
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Pandora's Box
But, how much does this potential anti-hero remember of his real nature? This is a proem: six individuals and the journey they are going to make, remembering the past and preparing to battle the future.
George Bennett Fain, 2007
8
A Mathematical Pandora's Box
Not only do they stimulate creative thinking but they can also open up new areas of mathematics to the reader. This book contains 142 activities: in addition to puzzles, there are games, tricks, models and explanations of various phenomena.
Brian Bolt, 1993
9
Pandora's Box: Corporate Power, Free Trade and Canadian ...
First published in 1993, Pandora's Box is an immediate report on the relation between public education and corporate globalization.
John Calvert, 1993
10
Pandora's Box
On holiday with her streetwise son in Lagos, a British-Nigerian mother is in turmoil.
Ade Solanke, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PANDORA'S BOX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Pandora's box is used in the context of the following news items.
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Will SA step in to fracking Pandora's box?
“As the pro-shale rhetoric in the US is exposed for the body of lies that it is‚ countries that have not yet gambled on this Pandora's box are given ... «Times LIVE, Jul 15»
2
Health and safety reforms 'a Pandora's Box for NZers'
"New Zealand First is warning of a Pandora's Box of unintended consequences from this legislation and will continue to fight to get the balance ... «Voxy, Jul 15»
3
Obama Internet Giveaway May Open Pandora's Box of Porn
President Obama has a new administration initiative, supported by tax dollars, to close the Internet pornography gap. The divide is caused by ... «Canada Free Press, Jul 15»
4
Cripr-Cas9 DNA editing opens world of possibilities—and Pandora's
Cripr-Cas9 DNA editing opens world of possibilities—and Pandora's box. Amy Maxmen | July 23, 2015 | Wired. Crispr-Cas9 makes it easy, cheap, and fast to ... «Genetic Literacy Project, Jul 15»
5
Pandora's box that is Westbury
It was bitterly cold and windy yesterday as I made my daily commute to work through Westbury – a notorious western Johannesburg ... «The Citizen, Jul 15»
6
Corbyn: Labour's Pandora's Box Candidate
Corbyn: Labour's Pandora's Box Candidate. Even MPs who nominated the left-winger are saying it would be "a disaster" if the polls are right ... «Sky News, Jul 15»
7
US use of atomic bomb opened Pandora's box
U.S. use of atomic bomb opened Pandora's box. Today is the anniversary of one of the worst world-threatening events at the hands of the ... «Napa Valley Register, Jul 15»
8
Bishop scandal opens Pandora's box
Bishop scandal opens Pandora's box (01:47). Bronwyn Bishop may have tripped the political landmine with every federal MP now ducking for ... «The Age, Jul 15»
9
Sainsbury's thief caught on CCTV 'was taking legal high Pandora's
A website selling the legal high Pandora's Box for £7.99 claims it "allows for better social interaction or chilling out at home" and is "best shared ... «Hull Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Planned Parenthood May Have Been a Pandora's Box
Three states, Georgia, Indiana, and Ohio are investigating Planned Parenthood offices to figure out whether they have sold organs from ... «Weekly Observer, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Pandora's box [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pandoras-box>. Apr 2024 ».
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