land mine
noun
Definition of land mine
: a mine usually placed just below the surface of the ground and designed to be exploded usually by the weight of vehicles or troops passing over it —often used figuratively Every aspect of this scheme is potential land mine. — Henry A. Kissinger a political land mine
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parents of teenagers never know when they might set off an emotional land mine
First Known Use of land mine
1890
LAND MINE Defined for English Language Learners
land mine
noun
Definition of land mine for English Language Learners
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: a bomb that is buried in the ground and that explodes when someone steps on it or drives over it
LAND MINE Defined for Kids
land mine
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Definition of land mine for Students
: a mine placed just below the surface of the ground and designed to be exploded by the weight of vehicles or troops passing over it
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