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mare's-nest

noun as in mare's nest

noun as in mare's nest

noun as in snake pit

noun as in troublesome situation

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Mr. MacCarthys precious discovery is a mares-nest for the cynical reader to chuckle over.

It was plain that some tale of Ruths mares nest had been circulated.

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On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to mare's nest, such as: can of worms, dog's breakfast, gallimaufry, hash, mess, and patchwork.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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