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
- 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.
- The politician lived under a constant sword of Damocles, aware that one misstep could shatter his career.
- The knowledge that he could be betrayed by his closest friend clung to him like a sword of Damocles.
- The shadow of the sword of Damocles darkened his days, casting a chill over his every waking moment.
- The threat of nuclear war hung over humanity like a sword of Damocles, threatening to end civilization.
- She carried the secret like a sword of Damocles, fearing that it would one day destroy her.
- 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.
