Definitions

wake-up call

NOUN

cautionary tale

Synonyms

WEAK

a few words of wisdom admonition advisory caution light caveat deterrent example enough said event illustrating a hazard forewarning hint lesson message moral omen portent red flag sign of things to come warning word to the wise

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I think that was a wake-up call for people in the national security space that there were opportunities for improvement in America’s ability in manufacturing its own solutions.

From The Wall Street Journal

If there are young kids in the house, giddy early wake-up calls are a given.

From BBC

That was a wake-up call to the people of Grand Rapids.

From The Wall Street Journal

Royal Mail managers said Ms Wealleans' death had been a "wake-up call" and apologised for failures to "protect" her.

From BBC

Before that, there were six earthquakes in the 5 a.m. hour, giving many across the region an unpleasant wake-up call.

From Los Angeles Times

wake-up call

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