Romance · People and relationships
serious red flag
strong warning sign
A clear sign that someone or a relationship may cause serious problems.
This vs that
Ignoring a serious red flag can cause problems later.
I have a minor concern about it.
Hear it in real life
Would you give her another chance?
Probably not. Lying about money is a serious red flag.
The way he spoke to the waiter was a serious red flag for me.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
The native phrase is common in informal conversations about dating and relationships.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: His refusing to apologise was a serious red flag for me.
Say: His refusal to apologise was a serious red flag for me.
Use the noun 'refusal' after 'his'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
be a serious red flag
Being rude to service staff is a serious red flag for me.
His refusal to discuss money was a serious red flag.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about romance.
go on a date with ___
I'm going on a date with someone I met online.
be mad about ___
He's absolutely mad about his new girlfriend.
Romance words
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Your turn: say it out loud
That's a serious red flag for me.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
serious red flag
strong warning sign
“The way he spoke to the waiter was a serious red flag for me.”
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