Hornet's nest
Hornet's nest noun - A highly contentious or hazardous situation.
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Hornets' nest is a synonym for hornet's nest. In some cases you can use "Hornets' nest" instead a noun phrase "Hornet's nest".
Hornets' nest
Hornets' nest noun - A highly contentious or hazardous situation.
Usage example: talk of invading Iraq stirred up a political hornets' nest
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Hornet's nest is a synonym for hornets' nest. You can use "Hornet's nest" instead a noun phrase "Hornets' nest".
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