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1. can of worms
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A tricky highway location in Rochester, NY where 490 West, 590 North and 590 South all split at the same time. Requires precise manuevering and quick thinking.

"This is News Chopper 10 reporting your morning traffic. We have a 10 car pile up at the can of worms this morning."

by yeahyeahyeas Feb 4, 2005 email it
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2. can of worms
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A situtation of unforeseen problems.

Taking that girl home turned out to be a can of worms.

by uberchuckie Feb 17, 2004 email it
3. can of worms
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A prolific source of troubles.

see also: Pandora's Box

Joe really opened a can of worms when he snitched on Leon.

by BeerLovinGuy Feb 13, 2004 email it
4. can of worms
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an intertwined set of problems

A virus like that can really open up a can of worms.

by Light Joker Apr 5, 2005 email it
5. can of worms
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A tricky situation which requires much effort to resolve.

My girlfriend caught me kissing another woman, so I think I opened up a can of worms on that one.

by Albert Feb 14, 2004 email it
6. can of worms
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1. A complicated situation.

That would open up a whole can of worms!

by teresa Feb 12, 2004 email it
7. can of worms
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a source of many unpredictable and complicated problems

fairfax high school is nothing but a can of worms

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