How to Pronounce "can of worms"
expression
KAN-uhv-WURMZ or kuh-nuhv-WURMZ
KAN-uhv-WURMZ
Definition
An expression describing a situation that is complicated, difficult, or likely to lead to more problems once started.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈəv/ /ˈwɝmz
British English
kˈæn/ /ˈɒv/ /wˈɜːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-uhv-WURMZ or kuh-nuhv-WURMZ
UK
KAN-uhv-WURMZ
Listen in Context
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.