dark cloud on the horizon

An omen that something bad or problematic will happen in the near future. Financial analysts believe that the sudden drop in oil prices points to a dark cloud on the horizon for the national economy.

See also: cloud, dark, horizon, on

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'Since the PEZA and BOI data predicts future FDI inflows, this data, unless reversed, could indicate a dark cloud on the horizon,' AmCham said.

AmCham warns of 'dark cloud on the horizon' for new investments

If there is a dark cloud on the horizon, that cloud could very well settle over Washington.

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But there may be a dark cloud on the horizon in the shape of the high tuition fees.

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The couple tend an allotment and look forward to a cosy retirement - the only dark cloud on the horizon is Gerri's lonely work colleague Mary (Lesley Manville), who continually pops round to share her woes.

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Paperwork then was minimal, though there was a dark cloud on the horizon, the size of a fist, that threatened more.

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The one dark cloud on the horizon is the delay in starting a vaccination programme.