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    Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold idiom in

    the following sentence. The CEO's comments about the merger opened a can of worms that the company was not prepared to deal with.
    A Revealed a pleasant surprise Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Offered a solution to the problem Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Attracted media attention Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Created a messy and complicated situation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Led to a financial loss Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Opened a can of worms" means to start something that leads to many complicated problems or unpleasant issues.

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