2007-03-27 00:22:56 · 7 answers · asked by Java 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
the proper cliche' is "you opened a can of worms" simply put, you walked into a mess, or opened a mess, either a personal situation that was simmering and just not openly talked about, or you inadvertantly caused a conflict.
2007-03-27 00:32:33 · answer #1 · answered by annie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jar Of Worms
2017-01-09 13:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by gardy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically, if you open a jar of worms, you have a problem. if you open a jar of worms, literally, you probably will not be able to get all the worms back into the jar yourself...if you do manage to get them all back into the jar, it won't be without much hassle and time spent. that is what is meant by opening up a jar of worms...you are starting something that you probably can't fix, and getting a problem going that is way bigger than you can handle by yourself.
2007-03-27 00:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by Cinna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To open a jar (can) of worms means to invite old problems into a situation.
2007-03-27 00:30:22 · answer #4 · answered by bandit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Variant: Don't open a can of worms.
It refers to causing trouble by brining up the past after the matter has been settled by actions or words.
By opening the can of worms you can make the original problem worse unintentionally.
2007-03-27 00:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I've not heard anyone used that phrase. But I've heard people use the phrase "can of worms" to refer to a complicated situation. For eg: "That would open up a whole can of worms!"
2007-03-27 00:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by thereisnospoon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont add to the problem by bringing up other things that will make it harder to solve.~~
2007-03-27 00:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋