ticking bomb

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Noun ticking bomb has 1 sense

time bomb, ticking bomb - a problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed; "India is a demographic time bomb"; "the refugee camp is a ticking bomb waiting to go off"
--₁ is a kind of situation

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Ticking Bomb

Noun:

An idiom referring to a dangerous situation or problem that is likely to explode or cause harm if not dealt with promptly.

Sample Sentence:

The increasing tension between the two countries is like a ticking bomb that could lead to a war at any moment.

Noun:

A bomb or explosive device equipped with a mechanism that activates after a certain period of time.

Sample Sentence:

The undercover agent managed to defuse the ticking bomb just moments before it was set to detonate.

Adjective:

Describing a situation or person that is highly volatile, risky, or unpredictable.

Sample Sentence:

Investing in the stock market can be a ticking bomb if you do not analyze the risks properly.

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