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sword of Damocles
sword of Dam·o·cles often capitalized S \-ˈda-mə-ˌklēz\
Definition of SWORD OF DAMOCLES
: an impending disaster
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First Known Use of SWORD OF DAMOCLES
1820
Rhymes with SWORD OF DAMOCLES
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