spell trouble

idiom

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

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Carter noted the problems plaguing stablecoin legislation could spell trouble for more complicated market structure legislation. Julia Shapero, The Hill, 7 May 2025 Spring is here, which means those giant bees buzzing around are back — and that could spell trouble for your porch or deck. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025 The Dallas Cowboys have filled Cooper Rush’s vacancy this week with the addition of former New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III, but one Super Bowl champion believes Milton’s arrival in Dallas could spell trouble for Dak Prescott. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Speaker Adams’ candidacy could spell trouble for both Mayor Adams and Cuomo, though. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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