time bomb

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time bomb Meaning of "time bomb"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed
  2. (n) a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time

Synonym(s)

ticking bomb

Usage(s):

  1. The legal field is sitting on a huge time bomb.
  2. He is a time bomb of compassion, and that is the source of his greatness.
  3. Add Keller's private anguish to her political rage, throw in the ticking time bomb of the international-intrigue plot, and there's enough narrative for three fine films.
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