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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRed flag
/ˌred ˈflæɡ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A warning sign or indicator that indicates a problem, danger, or suspicious circumstance.
"Ignoring early financial red flags can lead to severe business losses later." - 2
A subtle behavioral cue in interpersonal relationships that suggests potential toxicity or incompatibility.
"Being overly critical on a first date is a major red flag for a future relationship."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the 17th century as a maritime symbol of defiance or battle, the red flag transitioned into political symbolism representing socialism or revolution by the 18th century. In modern contemporary usage, it has evolved metaphorically to denote a clear warning sign or indicator of danger, trouble, or a severe problem.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Red flag" is said worldwide
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drapeau rouge
Transliteration: drap-o roozh
"Le comportement jaloux était un drapeau rouge évident."
Warnsignal
Transliteration: varn-zi-gnal
"Dieses Verhalten ist ein klares Warnsignal."
campanello d'allarme
Transliteration: kam-pa-nel-lo dal-lar-me
"Quella bugia è stata il primo campanello d'allarme."
señal de alerta
Transliteration: se-ɲal de a-ler-ta
"Ignorar esa señal de alerta fue un grave error."
sinal de alerta
Transliteration: si-naw dji a-ler-ta
"Ele mentir sobre o passado foi um sinal de alerta."
चेतावनी संकेत
Transliteration: chetaavni sanket
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसका बर्ताव एक बड़ा चेतावनी संकेत था।"
红旗
Transliteration: hóngqí
Script: 中文汉字
"这些行为在恋爱中都是明显的红旗。"
경고 신호
Transliteration: gyeong-go sin-ho
Script: 한국어 한글
"그의 말투에서 명백한 경고 신호가 느껴졌다."
レッドフラッグ
Transliteration: reddo furaggu
Script: 日本語
"彼の傲慢な態度は大きなレッドフラッグだった。"
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