a word of warning
noun phrase
: information about possible danger or trouble
They gave me a word of warning about the slippery roads.
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Just a word of warning, though, if you or your kids were creeped out at all during the first season, these first six minutes are already pretty intense, so buckle up!
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Staff Author, Parents, 3 June 2025
Rory McIlroy had a word of warning for fans about his upcoming cameo in Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 2 May 2025
Here’s a word of warning, though: Don’t try to time the bottom of the market.
—Chris Carosa, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
But a word of warning: While experimentation with AI will be vital to stand out in the crowd and reach the right audiences, advertisers must beware of AI fatigue.
—Sergii Denysenko, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Catcher Patrick Bailey issued a word of warning: throwing javelin has almost nothing to do with throwing a baseball.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
All that said, a word of warning: While season two ends on a massive twist of a cliffhanger, the series itself has been officially canceled.
—Alexis Gunderson, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
With Caitlin Clark already making a splash (and bank) as the No. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft, a player who has been in her position is offering words of support — and a word of warning.
—David Walters, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
But a word of warning: Consumers are smart, and if your brand is leveraging this strategy just to sell your product, consumers will see right through it.
—Eric Grau, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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Staff Author, Parents, 3 June 2025
Rory McIlroy had a word of warning for fans about his upcoming cameo in Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 2 May 2025
Here’s a word of warning, though: Don’t try to time the bottom of the market.
—Chris Carosa, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
But a word of warning: While experimentation with AI will be vital to stand out in the crowd and reach the right audiences, advertisers must beware of AI fatigue.
—Sergii Denysenko, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Catcher Patrick Bailey issued a word of warning: throwing javelin has almost nothing to do with throwing a baseball.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
All that said, a word of warning: While season two ends on a massive twist of a cliffhanger, the series itself has been officially canceled.
—Alexis Gunderson, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
With Caitlin Clark already making a splash (and bank) as the No. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft, a player who has been in her position is offering words of support — and a word of warning.
—David Walters, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
But a word of warning: Consumers are smart, and if your brand is leveraging this strategy just to sell your product, consumers will see right through it.
—Eric Grau, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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“A word of warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20word%20of%20warning. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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