Introducing this legislation would be like opening a can of worms.

提出这项法规会像捅了马蜂窝一样。

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“A lot of us knew this would be a can of worms, ” the former officersaid.

泰勒说：“我们大部分人都知道这将是一件棘手的事情。

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This opened up a whole new can of worms for him and now he seems to be building a small mowing business.

现在他打算开一家小型的除草公司。

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But be warned - to do this is to open a chocolatey can of worms.

BBC: Does chocolate give you spots?

For insurers and data-sellers alike, the new techniques could open up a regulatory can of worms.

WSJ: Insurers Test Data Profiles to Identify Risky Clients

But re-opening the Irish rescue package would be a hideous can of worms for eurozone members.

BBC: Messy Spanish rescue