# Exploring 'A Can of Worms': A Deep Dive into English Idioms ## Quick Navigation - [Find Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners.md): Discover language exchange partners worldwide - [Language Exchange](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange.md): Practice with native speakers worldwide - [Moments](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments.md): Share your language learning journey - [Topics](https://www.hellotalk.com/topics.md): Explore trending topics and discussions - [Chat & Messaging](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/chat.md): Text, voice, and video conversations - [Voice Rooms](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/voiceroom.md): Join live audio conversations - [Live Streaming](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/live-streaming.md): Interactive classes and language sessions - [Certified Teachers](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/certified-teachers.md): Learn from professional language instructors - [Immersive Learning](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/immersive-learning.md): Learn everywhere with instant translations - [Translation Tools](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/translation.md): Instant translation between any languages - [AI-Powered Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Access specialized learning tools - [Language AI Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Discover our AI-powered language learning applications - [All Features](https://www.hellotalk.com/features.md): Explore all learning features and tools - [Download](https://www.hellotalk.com/download.md): Get HelloTalk on iOS and Android ## Author - **Name**: Lynn的 Husband Jacky - **Username**: @_jwlt_96610 ## Content Hey all, a English lesson on the saying: a can of worms. This refers to something that is deep that is messy when you dig deeper into it. It normally takes a lot out of the person to explain it, and there often isn't a clear solution either. If somebody tells you that there are worms in a can, would you still open it? Upon opening the can, the worms are henceforth destined to roam freely and never return to their can in a clean state. So when people say: don't bother, it's a can of worms... this means that it's hard to explain and not worth our time. When people say: that's opening a can of worms... this means that it's a deep topic, intertwined with a lot of bullsh**, so please skip the topic. ~~~~~ 大家，我教你们一个英文的俗话，就是 A can of worms 意思就是有一个不好解释的问题，而且如果要清楚地解释，需要浪费很多时间，很多精力，也没有好的解释或者结尾。讲给别人也感觉费劲。 这是因为一个罐头是封了。如果里面明明是蠕虫，你们会打开吗？如果你打开，蠕虫会到处走，收拾不了，不能回到之前的状态。 所以如果有人说 Don't bother, it's a can of worms 这就证明这个话题是非常非常非常难解释，所有如果觉得已经没有兴趣，那就求求你跳过这个话题。 如果有人说 That's opening a can of worms 这是证明这个话题很深，有很多乱七八糟的事情，尽量别问。 ## Images 1. 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