Expressions (A–Z)
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If ... it is good, and if not ... / If ... it is preferable, and if not ...
A conditional phrase emphasizing two options: if the condition is fulfilled – go...
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Strategic threat
A real danger posed by a state or organization within a certain time frame.
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Sword of Damocles
Metaphorically, a dangerous and persistent threat, especially one hanging over l...
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The sky is burning beneath his feet.
In question: I am in danger or imminent danger and I am coming to it.
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To frighten/ to put the fear into/ struck terror into him
Fear gripped him. It made him feel fear and terror. He began to behave in a frig...
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To intimidate/ terrorize/ (frightening/ intimidating)
Scare..., fear..., cause... to be afraid of him.
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Turning Sword
Figuratively: a warning or danger that hangs over one’s head; something frighten...
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Wait and see/ a wait and see approach
(slang) figuratively: time will prove that you are wrong; also used as a kind of...
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