Ticking Bomb (Noun)
Meaning
A problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed; "India is a demographic time bomb"; "the refugee camp is a ticking bomb waiting to go off".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The outdated nuclear reactor in the city is a ticking bomb, threatening the lives of millions if it's not replaced or renovated immediately.
- Unemployment and poverty in the region have created a ticking bomb that could have devastating consequences for the local economy.
- The company's debt was a ticking bomb that would eventually explode unless drastic measures were taken to reduce it.
- Experts have warned that the massive deforestation in the area has created a ticking bomb for the environment.
- If the issue of social inequality is not addressed soon, it will become a ticking bomb that could explode into widespread unrest.