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hornet's nest
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hornet's nest
(noun)
hornet's nest
noun
hornet's nest
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of HORNET'S NEST
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singular
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1
:
a situation or place in which there are many dangers
The principal entered the
hornet's nest
of angry parents.
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2
:
an angry reaction
His comments stirred up a
hornet's nest
of angry opposition and criticism.
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