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a source of extensive but unforeseen troubles or problems: The senate investigation turned out to be a Pandora's box for the administration.[1570-80]
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Pandora's box — n. a process that once activated will generate many unmanageable problems. Etymology: in Gk Mythol. the box from which the ills of mankind were released, Hope alone remaining: f. Gk Pandora all gifted (as PAN , doron gift) * * * Pandora s box f37 … Useful english dictionary
Pandora's Box — The expression Pandora s box may be a good warning to apply to a situation in which it is wise to keep matters under control and under cover, lest a worse situation develop. Or, as it s said on the street, Don t open up a can of worms. In… … Dictionary of eponyms
Pandora's box — UK [pænˈdɔːrəz ˈbɒks] / US [pænˌdɔrəz ˈbɑks] noun [countable] Word forms Pandora s box : singular Pandora s box plural Pandora s boxes something that could cause a lot of problems if you do it, use it, or say it • Etymology: From Pandora, a… … English dictionary
