spell disaster Fig

spell disaster

To indicate, contribute to, or display signs of an impending and severe failure or disaster. The senator's refusal to negotiate spells disaster for the chances of the legislation to pass through both houses of congress. The sudden shortage of precious metals necessary to manufacture the computer chips spelled disaster for the fledgling tech company.

See also: disaster, spell

spell disaster Fig.

to indicate or predict disaster. What a horrible plan! It would spell disaster for all of us!

See also: disaster, fig, spell