sword of Damocles (noun)

1. In the anime series, the main character must always be on guard as the sword of Damocles hangs above their head.

2. The suspended sculpture in the modern living room serves as a metaphor, symbolizing the sword of Damocles looming over the space.

3. In the dystopian science fiction novel, the citizens live under a sword of Damocles, with the threat of constant surveillance and control.

4. The horror movie portrays a haunted house where the occupants live in a state of fear and dread, as if a sword of Damocles is about to fall upon them at any moment.