Significado
To face an immediate and serious threat or risk.
Contexto cultural
Used frequently in high-pressure tech and finance sectors in India. Used by journalists to describe coalition governments. Commonly understood by all Hindi speakers due to the universality of the Damocles legend.
Context is key
Only use this for serious situations, not for minor daily worries.
Significado
To face an immediate and serious threat or risk.
Context is key
Only use this for serious situations, not for minor daily worries.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
नौकरी खोने का डर उसके सिर पर ________ लटक रहा है।
The idiom specifically uses 'sword' (तलवार).
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosनौकरी खोने का डर उसके सिर पर ________ लटक रहा है।
The idiom specifically uses 'sword' (तलवार).
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasNo, it's too dramatic. Use it for final exams or life-changing events.
Frases relacionadas
खतरे की घंटी
similarAlarm bell
