sword of damocles
sword
ˈso:rd
sord
of
ʌv
av
da
moc
mək
mēk
les
ˌli:z
liz
British pronunciation
/sˈɔːd ɒv dˈaməklˌiːz/

Definition och betydelse av "sword of damocles"på engelska

Sword of damocles
01

Damokles svärd, konstant och hotande fara

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
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example
Exempel
Living under constant surveillance was his personal sword of Damocles.
Att leva under konstant övervakning var hans personliga Damoklessvärd.
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