spell trouble

idiom

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

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With measles holding the distinction of being one of the most contagious of all infectious diseases, according to the CDC, the decline in protective vaccines could spell trouble for states across the U.S. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 Tri-Valley League forces could spell trouble, as No. 6 Dedham (11-8) beat D-S/Weston earlier. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025 That power dynamic, Bera added, could spell trouble in the future, as two of the most powerful figures in the world — while aligned for the moment — might be headed for a messy divorce if or when their interests and egos collide. Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 29 Dec. 2024 Therefore, declining sales in the state could spell trouble for Tesla, which reported its first-ever annual decline in deliveries in 2024. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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