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a hornet's nest .An unpleasent situation Raising controversy A troublesome situation.Rate it:

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bad newsAn irritating, troublesome, or harmful person, situation, or thing.Rate it:

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pain in the assSomething that causes discomfort or is otherwise troublesome.Rate it:

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throw a spanner in the worksTo be a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.Rate it:

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spannerA problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesome.Rate it:

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can of wormsA complex, troublesome situation arising when a decision or action produces considerable subsequent problems.Rate it:

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cart awayTo remove someone difficult or troublesome.Rate it:

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can of wormsA troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious, but not necessarily complex.Rate it:

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how-d'ye-doA troublesome state of affairs.Rate it:

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kick upstairsTo promote (an employee considered troublesome) to a position of lesser influence, but of apparently higher status.Rate it:

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monkey wrenchA problem, obstacle or dilemma; something unexpected or troublesome.Rate it:

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