a wake-up call
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Dialogues in context
EN · C1An Alarm
- A
Another order got lost.
Znów zgubiono zamówienie.
- B
That's a wake-up call.
To sygnał ostrzegawczy skłaniający do działania.
- A
Shall we check the log?
Sprawdzimy rejestr?
- B
Yes, from Monday onward.
Tak, od początku tygodnia.
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Translations
Examples of use
Powódź była dla rady sygnałem skłaniającym do działania.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.The flood was a wake-up call for the council.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Die Flut war ein Weckruf für den Gemeinderat.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.La inundación fue una llamada de atención para el ayuntamiento.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Наводнение стало для совета тревожным сигналом к действию.
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- a wake-up call
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Example
The flood was a wake-up call for the council.