sword of Damocles (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 26
def a constant and imminent peril
examples the possibility hangs over their heads like the sword of Damocles
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Hypernym hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk, endangerment
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Hyponym hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk, endangerment

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