a ticking time bomb
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No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.tykająca bomba
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Dialogues in context
EN · C1A Backlog
- A
How many requests are overdue?
Ile mamy zaległych zgłoszeń?
- B
It's a ticking time bomb. More arrive daily.
To tykająca bomba. Codziennie przybywają nowe.
- A
Who'll review them?
Kto zrobi przegląd?
- B
I will, today.
Ja, jeszcze dzisiaj.
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Translations
Examples of use
Nienaprawiona zapora to tykająca bomba.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.The unrepaired dam is a ticking time bomb.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Der unreparierte Damm ist eine tickende Zeitbombe.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.La presa sin reparar es una bomba de relojería.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Неотремонтированная плотина — бомба замедленного действия.
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- a ticking time bomb
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Example
The unrepaired dam is a ticking time bomb.