become serious
Frequency: 8.585.0 per million words
To change to a state of being bad or dangerous.
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Examples (20)
- The economic downturn could quickly become serious if not addressed.
- He became serious all of a sudden.
- Initially, it seemed like a minor issue, but it soon became serious.
- The meeting started with laughter, but quickly became serious when the budget was discussed.
- Without intervention, the drought will become serious for agriculture.
- Her expression became serious as she listened to the news.
- The doctor warned that her infection could become serious if left untreated.
- We need to become serious about our studies if we want to pass the exams.
- The conflict between the two nations could easily become serious.
- After the initial jokes, the conversation became serious.
- The patient's condition became serious overnight, requiring intensive care.
- The doctor's tone became serious as he explained the diagnosis.
- If the pollution continues unchecked, the environmental damage will become serious.
- It's time to become serious and address the real issues.
- His initial symptoms were mild, but they gradually became serious.
- He was joking at first, but then his face became serious.
- The riots had already become serious by the time the police arrived.
- If you want to achieve your goals, you must become serious about your efforts.
- Any further delay could cause the situation to become serious.
- The playful banter became serious when they touched upon sensitive topics.