spell trouble

phrase

: to cause problems
This decision could spell trouble for all of us.

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Thune’s admission comes as polling shows the Iran war and its impact on the cost of living, particularly gas prices, are widely unpopular with voters, spelling trouble for the GOP in the upcoming November elections. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2026 That, coupled with leftover sawdust and hot, dry weather, can spell trouble for the lawn in particular. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … DIGITAL'S NEWS QUIZ — What could spell trouble for this Dem in 2028? — FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 But as demand goes higher, the rising cost of farmland could also spell trouble for actual farmers. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spell trouble

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“Spell trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20trouble. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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