How to Pronounce "open pandora's box"
expression
OH-puhn pan-DOR-uz BAHKS
OH-puhn pan-DAW-ruz BOKS
Definition
To do something that seems small or simple, but causes many unexpected and often difficult problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊpən/ /pænˈdɔɹəz/ /ˈbɑks
British English
ˈəʊpən/ /pænˈdɔːrəz/ /bˈɒks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-puhn pan-DOR-uz BAHKS
UK
OH-puhn pan-DAW-ruz BOKS
Listen in Context
If you tell him the secret, you might open Pandora's box.
Bringing up old arguments can open Pandora's box in a relationship.
The new policy could open Pandora's box of complaints from customers.
Honestly, talking about money always seems to open Pandora's box with my family.