HyperDic: sword_of_damocles

English > 1 sense of the expression sword of Damocles:
NOUNstatesword of Damoclesa constant and imminent peril
English > sword of Damocles: 1 sense > noun 1, state
MeaningA constant and imminent peril.
Broaderhazard, jeopardy, peril, risk, endangermentA source of danger
Spanishespada de Damocles
Catalanespasa de Dàmocles

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