I told my science teacher about our pool, but I really opened a can of worms.
* open a can of worms: to accidentally cause a problem
ex> Sam opened a can of worms by asking Ray about his ex-girlfriend.
I’ll hazard a guess that he gave you an assignment related to the pool.
* hazard a guess: to make a guess that could be wrong (but probably isn’t)
ex> I’ll hazard a guess that this isn’t the first time you’ve played softball.
Note> The word “hazard” is (probably from an arabic word meaning “dice,” and came to English through French where it originally meant a game of dice and then more generally chance, randomness.
It’s more like a fool’s errand. He wants to know how many ping-pong balls would fit in our pool when it’s finished.
* fool’s errand: a task that has no chance of success
ex> Trying to find a hardware store around here is a fool’s errand.
* blow something out of proportion: to behave as if something is a bigger problem than it really is
ex> That columnist always blows the crime situation out of proportion.
He’s just put you in a quandary so you’ll have to work for your lightbulb moment.
* lightbulb moment: the point when one has a sudden, important realization
ex> Nick’s lightbulb moment came when he realized he was holding the map upside-down.
I think you’re well on your way to solving your problem.
* well on one’s way: to have already made significant progress toward a result or goal
ex> Owen is well on his way to having an impressive coin collection.
ex> If you’re trying to make me angry, you’re well on your way.
@ He’s just put you in a quandary. 그는 단지 너를 곤란한 상황에 놓이게 한 것뿐이다.
a confusing situation. / a problem to solve. /a difficult decision to make.
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