sword of Damocles
idiomPart ofsword
sword of Damocles — idiom
1. an immediate and ever-present danger or threat that makes someone feel anxious o
1.idiom
Definition
an immediate and ever-present danger or threat that makes someone feel anxious or fearful
Example
The threat of layoffs hung over the office like a sword of Damocles for months.
For Trang, the upcoming exam felt like a sword of Damocles — she could not relax until it was over.