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Sword of damocles

Sword of damocles Meaning & Definition
Sword of damocles Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sword of damocles?

[n] a constant and immanent peril; "the possibility hangs over their heads like the sword of Damocles"

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See Also | hazard | jeopardy | peril | risk

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