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wake-up call
(redirected from Wake-up)

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a wake-up call (American & Australian)
an event that warns someone that they need to deal with an urgent or dangerous problem. The 1971 earthquake was a wake-up call to strengthen the city's bridges. (often + to do something) The World Trade Center bombing has served as a wake-up call to the FBI on terrorism. (often + to)
See also: call


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