1.a can of worms 棘手的事情
A lot of us knew this would be a can of worms.
我们大部分人都知道这将是一件棘手的事情。
2.open a can of worms 自找麻烦
Boy, this time you sure did open a can of worms.
好家伙,这次你确实自找麻烦了。
3.worm one's way into 通过诡计以及谎言慢慢得到...
Before Libyans rose up against him, Muammar Gaddafi used money, and well-timed diplomatic overtures, to worm his way into the West's good graces.
在利比亚人揭竿而起之前,穆阿迈尔·卡扎菲用金钱和见缝插针的外交逢迎,缓缓地获得西方的青睐。
4.snake in the grass 狡猾的家伙
That snake in the grass cheated me of my money.
那个狡猾的家伙骗了我的钱。