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sword of damocles
/sËÉËd Év dËamÉklËiËz/
Sword of damocles
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a constant and looming threat of harm or disaster, especially one that could strike at any moment, often hanging over someone in a position of power or responsibility
Idiom
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For many leaders, public opinion polls can feel like a sword of Damocles.
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