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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

wake up call

wake up call

Meaning

An event that warns someone to change or pay attention.

Usage example

Use "wake up call" when an event that warns someone to change or pay attention.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

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