hornets' nest

noun

(literally) A hornets' nest. / (figuratively) An unpleasant or controversial situation likely to be exacerbated by outside involvement.

The children accidentally disturbed a hornets' nest while playing in the woods.

意味（1）

(literally) A hornets' nest.

意味（2）

(figuratively) An unpleasant or controversial situation likely to be exacerbated by outside involvement.

Now what a-devil has set this hornet's nest of theirs abuzz so suddenly?