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Warning and warnings

warning

noun

an action or statement telling someone of a possible problem or danger

notice

noun

information or a warning about something that is going to happen

caution

noun

a warning that you should be careful

alert

noun

a warning that something dangerous has happened or is going to happen

red alert

noun

a warning that something very dangerous is likely to happen

advisory

noun

an official warning

do’s and don’ts

instructions and warnings about what you should and should not do in a particular situation

early warning

noun

warning of a future event that comes early enough for you to prepare for it

alarm bells

noun

something that makes you feel something unpleasant or dangerous is going to happen

government health warning

noun

a warning that doing something could cause problems

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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