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sword of damocles

/ˈsɔːrd əv ˈdæməkliːz/

Traducción: Referencia a la leyenda griega de la espada de Damocles, que simboliza una amenaza o peligro constante e inevitable que pende sobre alguien, especialmente sobre quien ostenta poder o éxito.

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/ˈsɔːrd əv ˈdæməkliːz/C1formalpolitical
  • esReferencia a la leyenda griega de la espada de Damocles, que simboliza una amenaza o peligro constante e inevitable que pende sobre alguien, especialmente sobre quien ostenta poder o éxito.

A reference to an ancient Greek legend describing a constant and imminent threat or danger that looms over someone, especially in a position of power or success.

  1. C1formal

    A situation of constant and imminent danger or threat, often used to describe a looming disaster or punishment.

    esespada de Damocles

    • The threat of layoffs hung over the company like a sword of Damocles.
    • He lived with the sword of Damocles over his head, knowing one mistake could ruin everything.
    • The impending deadline was a sword of Damocles for the entire team.