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Sword of Damocles |
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Sword of Damocles a closely impending disaster sword of Damocles signifies impending peril; blade suspended over banqueter by a hair. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 297] See : Danger How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Undoubtedly, as with Iraq and other unresolved issues, the Sword of Damocles hangs over this It does hold the sword of Damocles hanging over your head It doesn't benefit the FA or the players to have a sword of Damocles hanging over us. |
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