To the Point
Calvin Coolidge, our thirtieth president, was named 
"silent cal" by reporters because of his laconic speech.
One Sunday, after Mr. Coolidge had listened to an interminable
sermon, a throng of reporters gathered around the Chief Executive.
One intrepid reporter accosted him:"Mr. President, we know the 
sermon is on the topic of sin, what did the minister say?" "He 
was against it, " the reticent Coolidge replied.

The sword of Damocles--Although the president of the company seemed
quite secure, he always complained that there was a sword of Damocles
hanging over his head.
(any imminent danger)