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Meaning of There's trouble coming

A warning that problems are about to happen.

There's trouble coming in a sentence

  • When the thunder rumbles, you know there's trouble coming.
  • He warned us that there's trouble coming if we don't prepare.
  • The teacher said, 'If we don't study, there's trouble coming in the exam.'
  • She could feel it in the air; there's trouble coming.
  • The news report hinted that there's trouble coming in the economy.

How to use There's trouble coming

Commonly used to alert someone about impending difficulties. Appropriate in informal and formal contexts, but can sound dramatic in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine a storm approaching, you feel trouble brewing.

Related words

Collocations with There's trouble coming

  • sense trouble coming
  • predict trouble coming
  • see trouble coming
  • know there's trouble coming
  • feel there's trouble coming

Synonyms for There's trouble coming

  • warning of problems
  • danger ahead
  • impending issues
  • forthcoming difficulties
  • looming concerns

Common mistakes with There's trouble coming

  • Confused with 'there's a trouble coming' - use 'trouble' without 'a'.
  • Misused in positive contexts - it's a warning, not a good thing.
  • Omitted the word 'there's' and started with 'Trouble coming' - always include 'there's'.

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Frequently asked questions about There's trouble coming

What does There's trouble coming mean?

A warning that problems are about to happen.

How do you use There's trouble coming in a sentence?

When the thunder rumbles, you know there's trouble coming.

Can you give another example of There's trouble coming?

He warned us that there's trouble coming if we don't prepare.

What are synonyms for There's trouble coming?

Common alternatives include warning of problems, danger ahead, impending issues, forthcoming difficulties, looming concerns.

What words go with There's trouble coming?

It commonly pairs with sense trouble coming, predict trouble coming, see trouble coming, know there's trouble coming, feel there's trouble coming.

What are common mistakes when using There's trouble coming?

Confused with 'there's a trouble coming' - use 'trouble' without 'a'. Misused in positive contexts - it's a warning, not a good thing. Omitted the word 'there's' and started with 'Trouble coming' - always include 'there's'.

How do you pronounce There's trouble coming?

US: //ðɛrz ˈtrʌbəl ˈkʌmɪŋ//, UK: //ðɛrz ˈtrʌbəl ˈkʌmɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There's trouble coming?

Commonly used to alert someone about impending difficulties. Appropriate in informal and formal contexts, but can sound dramatic in everyday conversation.