powder keg
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powder keg
noun
plural
powder kegs
powder keg
noun
plural
powder kegs
Britannica Dictionary definition of POWDER KEG
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1
:
a small container that is used to hold gunpowder
2
:
a place or situation that is likely to become dangerous or violent soon
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Political instability has made the region a powder keg.
