hornet's nest noun
[singular] 1 : a situation or place in which there are many dangers
▪ The principal entered the hornet's nest of angry parents. 2 : an angry reaction
▪ His comments stirred up a hornet's nest of angry opposition and criticism.
▪ The principal entered the hornet's nest of angry parents.
▪ His comments stirred up a hornet's nest of angry opposition and criticism.
