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There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Time Bomb.
Time Bomb - as a noun
A problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed
Example: "India is a demographic time bomb"
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ticking bombA bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time
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infernal machineExample Sentences
"The detective had to defuse the time bomb before it exploded."
"The political tension in the region is a ticking time bomb waiting to go off."
"The unresolved conflict between the two nations is a potential time bomb."
"The faulty wiring in the old building was a time bomb just waiting for a spark."
"Her chronic health condition is a time bomb that requires constant monitoring."
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