2007-07-15 21:28:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
it's basically that by revealing something (usually secret) it creates a host of problems which spiral out of control. eg. revealing you had an affair with your partners brother destroys your relationship and also your partners brothers, makes both sets of children parentless etc
2007-07-15 21:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by lil_smiley72 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An open can of worms is a whole bunch of wriggling things going everywhere at once.
If you ask a question or make a statement that has a whole bunch of unintended consequences, you are opening up a can of worms.
Example: "Did you know you're almost as good in bed as your sister?"
2007-07-16 05:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix Quill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone said something they shouldn't of in front of a person they have been keeping secrets from now that person has a lot of questions they want answers to.
2007-07-16 04:54:28 · answer #3 · answered by Teenie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means,because of someones actions in a situation,you can expect a "chain reaction" to it,usually bad.
2007-07-16 04:43:56 · answer #4 · answered by firelight 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that you opened a lot of wriggly problems.
also you hear, you opened Pandora's box.
Again same meaning... you opened up alot of trouble.
2007-07-16 04:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by A Lady Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means alot of fish in the sea
2007-07-16 04:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to create a situation that will cause trouble or be unpleasant.
2007-07-16 04:34:45 · answer #7 · answered by recreating_eve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋