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rat's nest

idiom

Something that is excessively complicated, entangled, or disorderly (either physically or metaphorically).


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  1. 01

    feather one's nest

    To achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth; especially, to do so to a degree that involves venality.

  2. 02

    give a rat's arse

    To care a minimum amount; to have or show minimal interest

  3. 03

    hurrah's nest

    pandemonium (state of chaos and confusion).

  4. 04

    leave the nest

    To leave home; to stop living with one's parents.

  5. 05

    love nest

    A residence, especially a condominium or cabin, where a couple (particularly a newly cohabiting or married couple) can enjoy each other's company.

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