sword of damocles (Meaning)

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sword of damocles (n)

a constant and imminent peril

Synonyms & Antonyms of sword of damocles

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sword of damocles Sentence Examples

  1. The constant threat of losing his company hung over him like a sword of Damocles.
  2. The fear of being discovered haunted her, hovering above her like a sword of Damocles.
  3. The impending deadline loomed over the team, a sword of Damocles threatening to sever their progress.
  4. She feared the sword of Damocles, knowing that her secret could unravel everything.
  5. The politician lived under a constant sword of Damocles, aware that one misstep could shatter his career.
  6. The knowledge that he could be betrayed by his closest friend clung to him like a sword of Damocles.
  7. The shadow of the sword of Damocles darkened his days, casting a chill over his every waking moment.
  8. The threat of nuclear war hung over humanity like a sword of Damocles, threatening to end civilization.
  9. She carried the secret like a sword of Damocles, fearing that it would one day destroy her.
  10. The sword of Damocles of financial ruin hovered over their heads, driving them to desperate measures.

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a constant and imminent peril

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The constant threat of losing his company hung over him like a sword of Damocles.

The fear of being discovered haunted her, hovering above her like a sword of Damocles.

The impending deadline loomed over the team, a sword of Damocles threatening to sever their progress.

She feared the sword of Damocles, knowing that her secret could unravel everything.