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silent killer

idiom
Meaning

A disease experienced by someone who is not symptomatic.


Examples
SIMPLE

High blood pressure is often called a silent killer.

CONTEXTUAL

Doctors often screen for diabetes early because it acts as a silent killer without showing obvious symptoms.

COMPLEX

Medical professionals frequently warn that hypertension remains a silent killer, as patients often feel perfectly healthy until a major health crisis occurs.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    cowboy killer

    A cigarette.

  2. 02

    killer instinct

    The natural inclination to aggressively achieve dominance or success in a particular endeavor.

  3. 03

    silent as the grave

    Saying absolutely nothing (especially about a particular subject).

  4. 04

    thrill killer

    A murderer who is motivated by a strong personal desire to have a very exciting experience.

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