red flag

NOUN

warning signal

Synonyms

WEAK

casus belli delicate subject red light red rag sore point

Example Sentences

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If you are being pushed to do so, that is a red flag.

From MarketWatch

Isolation is a major sign of elder financial abuse, and preventing you from seeing your mother is a huge red flag.

From MarketWatch

However, “businesses owning 10% of total equities, similar to the Y2K’s top, would highlight a major ‘red flag,’” he says.

From MarketWatch

One red flag is advisers who promise guaranteed returns on your investments.

From MarketWatch

“When I look at the claims data and the providers, I see more red flags than I see legitimate providers.”

From The Wall Street Journal