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Pandora's box

noun as in evils that are hidden

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“In my view there is a grave danger that if you once open Pandora’s Box shutting it will be impossible.”

From BBC

I get that now, after wandering around the New Mexico town that is synonymous with clichés like “cautionary tale” and “Pandora’s box” and “be careful what you wish for.”

The "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" star likened AI to Pandora’s box, saying, "It's out there now. We're gonna have to deal with the consequences."

From Salon

What I fear is that the Republicans will open a Pandora’s Box of dirty tricks to try to overturn a Democratic win.

From Salon

He acknowledges that he’s concerned about the threats to LGBTQ+ rights in America, but says, “You can't close up the Pandora's Box, once it's opened. We're not going to go backward. That's ridiculous.”

From Salon

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

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