time bomb

time bomb

noun

Definition of TIME BOMB

1

: a bomb so made as to explode at a predetermined time

2

: something with a potentially dangerous or detrimental delayed reaction

Examples of TIME BOMB

1. He's a time bomb getting ready to explode.
2. If we don't do something about the pollution problem, we'll be sitting on a ticking time bomb.

First Known Use of TIME BOMB

1893

Related to TIME BOMB

Synonyms: flash point, powder keg, tinderbox, volcano

Related Words: hot button, third rail

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Rhymes with TIME BOMB

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