1. open a can of worms: to get in a big trouble陷入麻烦,陷入尴尬地难以脱身的境地
(1)I won’t ask about Maria’s divorce status, because that would be opening
a can of worms. 我不会过问Maria的离婚状况的,因为那样做的话就相当于在招致麻烦,会陷入一系列的麻烦。
(2)Asking him to repair the car is like opening a can of worms, cause he is a laymen in this field
2. take candy from a baby形容某事非常好办,非常容易办成.
Be as easy as taking candy from a baby/be like taking candy from a baby/do sth as easy as taking candy from a baby…
It would be as easy as taking candy from a baby for experienced mountaineers.
3.There’s a very real scenario where+句子…表示很有可能……相当于:It’s likely that……
Scenario planning远景规划
There’s a very real scenario where we don’t get out of here alive .
4.It’s just a matter of time before…迟早会……
It’s just a matter of time before he runs out of time.
It’s just a matter of time before he gets fined due to drunk driving.