Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for Pandora's box

Pandora's box

noun as in evils that are hidden

Discover More

Example Sentences

Sitting House Speaker Mike Johnson argued against the report's release in a Sunday appearance on Fox News, saying it could "open Pandora's box" if the panel started issuing reports about those who are not members of the body.

From BBC

He told Fox News it was a "Pandora's box" because Putin's isolation would increase the pressure on him.

From BBC

“I think it would open a Pandora’s box. It’s a very important rule that should be maintained. It has been broken once or twice; it should not have been.”

From Salon

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the call was a “Pandora’s box” and argued it weakens Putin's isolation.

From BBC

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

From BBC

Advertisement

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

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement