The young attorney knew that bringing up the executive's past financial scandals in court would open a Pandora's box.
What does the idiom 'open a Pandora's box' mean?

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A Solve a long-standing mystery
B Create a series of unpredictable and uncontrollable problems
C Earn immense wealth and fame overnight
D Seal a legal loophole permanently

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Answer: B. Create a series of unpredictable and uncontrollable problems

Correct Answer: b) Create a series of unpredictable and uncontrollable problems
Explanation: Originating from Greek mythology, to "open a Pandora's box" means to perform an action that unlooses many unforeseen, complicated troubles.

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The young attorney knew that bringing up the executive's past financial scandals in court would open a Pandora's box. What does the idiom 'open a Pandora's box' mean?

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