The phrase "ticking bomb" refers to a dangerous situation or problem that could cause harm or catastrophe if not addressed quickly. It implies there is a limited amount of time to take action before something bad happens.
Sentences with «ticking bomb»
Totally hear you on the injury thing — I feel like at ticking bomb most of the time. (lovelifesurf.com)
This is not to say that dogs that play or rough house with each other are just ticking bombs waiting to explode. (lonestardogtraining.com)
The $ 120 billion alleged ticking bomb is based on worse - case investment return scenarios. (nystateofpolitics.com)