It's like living with the sword of Damocles hanging over my head.
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Damocles
Synonyms for "damocles" (8 found)
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3 total sentences available.
Direct democracy is a blessing for the citizen and a sword of Damocles for the politician.
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Nuclear weapons are like the sword of Damocles, threatening humanity with extinction.
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