Meaning of 'Pandora's box'
What does the saying 'Pandora's box' mean?
Idiom: Pandora's box
Meaning:
If you open a Pandora's box, something you do causes all sorts of trouble that you hadn't anticipated.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Person's name |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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