a can of worms
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Dialogues in context
EN · C1A Flaw in the Plan
- A
We'll move the entrance just one metre.
Przesuniemy wejście tylko o metr.
- B
That opens a can of worms. There's a drain beside it.
To sprawa rodząca liczne komplikacje. Obok jest odpływ.
- A
What else would have to move?
Co jeszcze trzeba wtedy przenieść?
- B
The handrail and the entrance lighting.
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Examples of use
Zmiana tej klauzuli wywołała liczne komplikacje.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Changing that clause opened a can of worms.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Die Änderung dieser Klausel führte zu vielen Komplikationen.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Cambiar esa cláusula abrió un asunto lleno de complicaciones.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Изменение этого пункта вызвало множество осложнений.
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Changing that clause opened a can of worms.