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Hornet's Nest
see synonyms of hornet's nestNoun
1. hornet's nest, hornets' nest
a highly contentious or hazardous situation
Example Sentences:'talk of invading Iraq stirred up a political hornets' nest'
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Hornet's Nest
see synonyms of hornet's nesta strongly unfavourable reaction (often in the phrase stir up a hornet's nest)
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Hornet's Nest
see synonyms of hornet's nest Informal
a situation fraught with trouble, hostility, risk, etc.
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