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Definition sword of Damocles in American English

sword of Damocles noun

[singular] noun
/ˌsɔrd əv ˈdæməkliz/
1

something that is always present as a danger or a threat to a person, place, or situation

Example

The nuclear sword of Damocles hangs over the region by a thread.

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Definition sword of Damocles in American English