Pandora's box

/pænˈdɔrəz ˌbɑks/
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Definitions of Pandora's box
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) a box that Zeus gave to Pandora with instructions that she not open it; she gave in to her curiosity and opened it; all the miseries and evils flew out to afflict mankind
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    box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
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