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canary in the coal mine

Idiom Environment

Meaning

an early warning of potential danger

Example Sentences

"Melting glaciers are the canary in the coal mine for climate change."

Related Expressions

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to fulfill what is expected of you

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to be independent and self-supporting

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feeling relaxed and comfortable

time will tell

the future will reveal the outcome

pipe dream

an unrealistic or impossible hope

burst of inspiration

a sudden feeling of creativity or motivation