Sword Of Damocles (Noun)
Meaning
A constant and imminent peril; "the possibility hangs over their heads like the sword of Damocles".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The threat of the company's instability hangs over them like the sword of Damocles, making it difficult to focus on their work.
- Their fear of being fired as soon as the merger is finalized is the sword of Damocles, looming over them and affecting their performance.
- The environmental disaster is the sword of Damocles for nearby communities, who live in constant fear of its devastating impact.
- For many small businesses, the ever-present possibility of bankruptcy serves as the sword of Damocles, a constant reminder of the risks they take.
- The country's volatile economy is the sword of Damocles for policymakers, forcing them to tread carefully with each financial decision.