Time Bomb Definition

time-bombs
noun
An explosive device connected to a timer that will set it off at a given moment.
Webster's New World
Any situation or person regarded as having a likely explosive or dangerous effect in the future.
Webster's New World
Something that threatens to have an abruptly disastrous outcome in the future.
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Noun

Singular:
time bomb
Plural:
time-bombs

Time Bomb Sentence Examples

  • To mix a couple of metaphors, the time bomb is ticking and we stand on the edge of a very steep precipice.

  • Even if the particular divisions over Respect are patched over, the CPB has a programmatic time bomb ticking away deep in its bowels.

  • Is the NOMAIL setting really a time bomb that may flood your mail directory unexpectedly?

  • The demographic time bomb - How will the EU be affected by the aging population?

  • Even though we may be a bit distracted with entertaining holiday visitors, this time of year can be a time bomb if you are not thinking, as it was for me on Monday morning.

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