red flag

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red flag — 慣用語

1. a clear sign that something is wrong, dangerous, or likely to cause serious trou

1.慣用語
釋義

警訊;預警信號

a clear sign that something is wrong, dangerous, or likely to cause serious trouble.

例句

When the builder asked for full payment in cash upfront, that was a red flag for the family.

A sudden change in a child's eating habits can be a red flag for teachers and parents.