Meaning of the word "spell trouble" in English

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spell trouble

US /spɛl ˈtrʌb.əl/
UK /spɛl ˈtrʌb.əl/
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Idiom

1.

to indicate that something bad is likely to happen

Example:
His constant tardiness could spell trouble for his job.
The dark clouds on the horizon spell trouble for our picnic.
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