sword of damocles
Noun
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A constant and imminent peril (synset 114566585)
"the possibility hangs over their heads like the sword of Damocles"is a type of: endangerment, hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk - a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
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