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Definitions

red flag

NOUN
warning signal
Synonyms
WEAK
casus belli delicate subject red light red rag sore point

Example Sentences

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That is always a red flag for me when I’m reading an OLC opinion.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

"He never had a single red flag at all."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Vaguely written job postings could be another red flag, she said, because nebulous-sounding jobs can be easy to shift around or downsize.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Another red flag: “free” versions of videogames you would normally pay for, or streaming-video apps offering you free access to paid content: sports, Netflix, HBO, etc.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Not sharing something so personal to me with the guy I was dating should’ve been a red flag about how positive I felt about our future.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera