When someone refers to the "Sword of Damocles", to what are they most likely alluding?
Correct answer: Imminent and ever present peril faced by those in power
Player #1700163
I'll highly recommend checking the song of that title by Rufus Wainwright
Player SHAMROCK 21
very informative
penawareof
Never heard of that phrase but got it right.
Aukyboy
It's not only used for people in power, but anyone who has got something bad waiting to happen.
Paetric
3 stooges with Moe standing under a pie slowly releasing from the ceiling.
slomogeo
heard of it, never knew about it till now.im informed
Player #37541152
l can't remember which song but the phrase is referenced in the musical Rocky horror picture show
Lash
Player #37541152, the phase is the song title, Rocky sings " the sword of Damocles is hanging over my head" (chorus replies) "That ain't no crime!" One of my faves!
Player Elf Council
Player #1700163, I just loved mythology so knew it well.
RusPus
Good definition, but a little hard for non-native English to understand quickly.
beer city snake
I think that actually was also a Danger Mouse episode!!!
Player #54061197
Player #37541152, its Rocky's number. love that movie
Mellow knee
Player #1700163, from the rocky horror picture show?
Ac
The gold fish in American Dad
Chris_
The possible danger when someone abuses authority and power. The phrase is commonly used in Greek.
Player #48570429
Player #1700163, Loved it!
Player #36324743
Isn't that where Abby found Ziva? just kidding
I'm the best
Player Elf Council, it's not mythology. The people of the story really existed
Young Avenger
With great power...comes great responsibility.