yellow card

US /ˈjel.oʊ ˌkɑːrd/

UK /ˈjel.oʊ ˌkɑːrd/

a card shown by the referee to a player who has committed a foul, indicating a caution

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The referee gave him a yellow card for a reckless tackle.

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He received two yellow cards and was sent off the field.