Meaning of 'Let the genie out of the bottle'
What does the saying 'Let the genie out of the bottle' mean?
Idiom: Let the genie out of the bottle
Meaning:
If people let the genie out of the bottle, they let something bad happen that cannot be put right or controlled.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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