gathering clouds
gathering clouds
A sign of impending trouble or danger. (The "clouds" refer to storm clouds.) There have been gathering clouds in the city for months—I'm nervous that a riot will erupt soon. A: "I sense that there are gathering clouds over the C-suite." B: "Me too. I really hope that layoffs aren't on the horizon." There are always gathering clouds at City Hall, it seems.
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