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spell trouble

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spell trouble

to signify future trouble; to mean trouble. This letter that came today spells trouble. The sky looks angry and dark. That spells trouble.

See also: spell, trouble

spell trouble

to be the cause of possible problems in the future (often + for ) The continuing dry weather could spell trouble for farmers.

See also: spell, trouble