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ticking time bomb

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Synonym of time bomb (“a situation that threatens to have disastrous consequences at some future time”).

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

ticking-off ticking-over Tickle tickle pink tickle someone's funny bone tickleass

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