Korean Dictionary

How to say “Open a Can of Worms” in Korean

문제를 더 키우다

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Usage & Context

Opening a can of worms means starting something that creates many new complications or problems. This is expressed in Korean as expanding or worsening a problem.

Example Sentence

그 사안을 건드리면 문제를 더 키울 수 있으니 신중하세요.

If you touch that issue you might open a can of worms so be careful.

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