tinderbox

[US]/ˈtɪndəˌbɒks/
[UK]/ˈtɪndərˌbɑːks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a box for holding tinder and flint; an explosive or highly flammable situation; a person prone to anger or violence; a person or situation that is likely to lead to conflict or unrest
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

tinderbox situation

tinderbox environment

tinderbox effect

tinderbox politics

tinderbox region

tinderbox crisis

tinderbox issue

tinderbox conflict

tinderbox area

tinderbox threat

Example Sentences

the political situation is a tinderbox ready to explode.

her temper is a tinderbox that can ignite at any moment.

the neighborhood felt like a tinderbox after the recent riots.

the team was a tinderbox of emotions during the final match.

his reckless behavior turned the situation into a tinderbox.

the tinderbox of conflict was waiting for a spark.

once the argument started, it became a tinderbox.

the factory was a tinderbox due to the flammable materials.

they knew the negotiations were a tinderbox.

the community was a tinderbox of tensions and grievances.

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