Como Pronunciar "can of worms"
expression
KAN-uhv-WURMZ or kuh-nuhv-WURMZ
KAN-uhv-WURMZ
Definição
An expression describing a situation that is complicated, difficult, or likely to lead to more problems once started.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈəv/ /ˈwɝmz
Inglês Britânico
kˈæn/ /ˈɒv/ /wˈɜːmz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KAN-uhv-WURMZ or kuh-nuhv-WURMZ
UK
KAN-uhv-WURMZ
Ouça em Contexto
Talking about politics always opens a can of worms at family dinners.
Fixing the old car turned out to be a real can of worms.
Asking about his past opened a can of worms.
I’m not sure we should start the project—it might be a huge can of worms.