Wake-up call meaning
What does the saying 'Wake-up call' mean?
Idiom: Wake-up call
Meaning:
A wake-up call is a warning of a threat or a challenge, especially when it means that people will have to change their behaviour to meet it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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