sow dragon's teeth

Etymology
Derives from the ancient Greek myth where sowed the teeth of a dragon into a field, from which they sprouted into an army of warriors.

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Verb

 * 1)  To perform an action that inadvertently leads to trouble.
 * 2)  To perform an action that is intended to prevent trouble, but which may actually bring it about.
 * 1)  To perform an action that is intended to prevent trouble, but which may actually bring it about.
 * 1)  To perform an action that is intended to prevent trouble, but which may actually bring it about.
 * 1)  To perform an action that is intended to prevent trouble, but which may actually bring it about.

Translations

 * Latin: dentes draconis serere