Hannibal ad portas

== Latin == === Etymology === Literally, “Hannibal is at the gates”. === Pronunciation === (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈhan.nɪ.baɫ ˈad ˈpɔr.taːs] (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈan.ni.bal ˈad ˈpɔr.tas] === Phrase === Hannibal ad portās Phrase used to express fear or anxiety, or to instill it in others (particularly children).