spell trouble

idiom

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

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Unfortunately, this excess of choice could spell trouble for brands with weak loyalty scores. Tim Bridges, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Merz’s initial loss may spell trouble for his coalition’s agenda. Rachel Scully, The Hill, 6 May 2025 But a tumultuous tariff environment could also spell trouble for cargo flights, which are a sizable portion of Korean Air’s business. Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025 As Traders ‘Sell America’ Short-term, tariffs spell trouble for jobs. Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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