Pandora's box

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"We knew that this will open up a Pandora's box of chaos," said the Gulf International Forum's Aziz Alghashian, a Saudi analyst.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

But its long tail also shows that once the Pandora’s box of conspiracy has been opened, it has the power to destroy lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"Vietnam opened a Pandora's box," says another Thai trade official.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

And it seems theoretically possible to do it, but experts are now warning it could be opening Pandora’s box.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2025

At other times spraying, while reasonably effective against the target insect, has let loose a whole Pandora’s box of destructive pests that had never previously been abundant enough to cause trouble.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson