Meaning Of The Word Hornet's nest

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hornet's nest in American English
a situation fraught with trouble, hostility, risk, etc.
noun: a large amount of activity, trouble, hostility, or animosity

hornet's nest in British English
a strongly unfavourable reaction (often in the phrase stir up a hornet's nest)

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