miner's canary »
A caged bird kept caged in mines because its demise provided a warning of dangerous levels of toxic gases.
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miner's canary »
Any thing, especially an organism, whose demise or distress provides an early warning of danger.
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miners' canary »
A caged bird kept caged in mines because its demise provided a warning of dangerous levels of toxic gases.
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miners' canary »
Any thing, especially an organism, whose demise or distress provides an early warning of danger.
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on the spot »
Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation.
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out of the blue »
Unexpectedly; without warning or preparation.
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pop up »
To appear without warning.
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red flag »
A cue, warning, or alert; a sign or signal that something is wrong.
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red light »
A warning light, especially as a traffic signal indicating ‘stop’..
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rock up »
To turn up to a place or function unexpectedly, or without notice or prior warning.
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run out on »
To leave a partner suddenly and without prior warning.
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thief in the night »
Something stealthy or that occurs without warning.
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watch one's mouth »
In the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances.
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