The idiom "hornet's nest" refers to a situation or issue that, when disturbed or provoked, results in a strong and potentially dangerous backlash or uproar. It draws its origins from the idea of disturbing a nest of hornets and experiencing the aggressive swarm of hornets defending their territory. The idiom is used to impliy that meddling with a sensitive or contentious matter can lead to unforeseen and adverse consequences.

What is the origin of the idiom "hornet's nest" and when to use it?

Definition und Bedeutung von „hornet's nest“ im Englischen

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