sword of Damocles

Definitions of sword of Damocles
  1. noun
    a constant and imminent peril
    “the possibility hangs over their heads like the sword of Damocles”
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    type of:
    endangerment, hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk
    a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
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