spell trouble

idiom

: to cause problems
This decision could spell trouble for all of us.

Examples of spell trouble in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His involvement with a student could spell trouble. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024 That could spell trouble for some folks’ retirement accounts. David Goldman, CNN, 5 Aug. 2024 The contrast with a much younger and more dynamic Harris could spell trouble for Trump, especially in a face-to-face debate. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 July 2024 But arid and hot temperatures over the last few weeks could spell trouble when thunderstorms are in the forecast, such as for the end of next week. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for spell trouble 

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“Spell trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20trouble. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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