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cautionary tale
[ kaw-shuh-ner-ee teyl ]
noun
- a story, experience, or situation that serves as a warning to others:
The malware's devastating effect on her files became a cautionary tale about the importance of antivirus software.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of cautionary tale1
Example Sentences
It's really made Canada a cautionary tale about what not to be.
Her attorney, Gary Gwilliam, described the case as “a cautionary tale.”
The resurgence of measles serves as a cautionary tale for allowing bureaucratic maneuvering to undermine the integrity of vaccine policy and public health.
“The Friend” is a decent film, but it’s even more effective as a cautionary tale for new dog owners.
And while “The Friend” is a decent film — a heartwarming but narratively slight story of the similar ways humans and dogs grieve — it’s even more effective as a cautionary tale for new dog owners.
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