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hornet's nest

 

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Noun hornet's nest has 2 senses
  1. hornet's nest, hornets' nest - a highly contentious or hazardous situation; "talk of invading Iraq stirred up a political hornets' nest"
    --1 is a kind of situation
  2. wasp's nest, wasps' nest, hornet's nest, hornets' nest - habitation for wasps or hornets
    --2 is a kind of nidus

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Hornet's Nest

Noun:

1. A nest constructed by hornets, typically made out of chewed plant fibers mixed with hornet saliva and wood pulp. It is usually an enclosed structure with an outer layer of paper-like material.

Example sentence:

After accidentally disturbing a hornet's nest while gardening, Sarah quickly retreated to avoid getting stung.

Idiomatic Phrase:

1. A highly volatile or dangerous situation, often referring to a place or situation that is rife with tension or conflict.

Example sentence:

One wrong word in that meeting could be like stepping on a hornet's nest; it's best to tread carefully.

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