| Main Entry: | powder keg |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | explosive situation |
Synonyms: |
loose cannon, time bomb |
| Main Entry: | hot seat |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | painful or difficult situation |
Synonyms: |
hot spot, powder keg, spot, sticky wicket |
| Main Entry: | loose cannon |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | unpredictable person |
Synonyms: |
powder keg, time bomb |
| Main Entry: | powder horn |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | powder flask |
Synonyms: |
powder barrel, powder keg, powder magazine |
| Main Entry: | time bomb |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | bomb with a timer |
Synonyms: |
infernal machine, powder keg, time fuse |