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Definition Pandora’s box in British English

Pandora’s box noun

[countable] noun
/pænˈdɔːrəz ˈbɒks/

From Pandora, a character in ancient Greek stories who was given a box as a wedding gift but ordered not to open it. When she opened the box, all the troubles came into the world leaving only Hope inside.

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something that could cause a lot of problems if you do it, use it, or say it

Synonyms and related words
task burden necessity
Definition Pandora’s box in British English