"open pandora's box" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 打开潘多拉的盒子

Definition

做了一件看似很小或很简单的事，却引发了许多意想不到且复杂的问题。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个带有文学色彩的习惯用语，用于形容导致许多不可预见负面问题的行为。只能用于负面后果，不能用于好事。动词要用'打开'，不是'解锁'。

Examples

If you tell him the secret, you might open Pandora's box.

如果你告诉他这个秘密，你可能会**打开潘多拉的盒子**。

Bringing up old arguments can open Pandora's box in a relationship.

在恋爱关系中提旧账可能会**打开潘多拉的盒子**。

The new policy could open Pandora's box of complaints from customers.

新政策可能会**打开潘多拉的盒子**，引发客户的投诉。

Honestly, talking about money always seems to open Pandora's box with my family.

说实话，和我家人谈钱总像是在**打开潘多拉的盒子**。

He thought he was helping, but he just opened Pandora's box of new problems.

他以为自己在帮忙，结果只是**打开了潘多拉的盒子**，带来更多新问题。

Starting this project might open Pandora's box, so we need to be prepared for anything.

启动这个项目可能会**打开潘多拉的盒子**，我们得做好万全准备。