telling sign

Frequency: 6.26.5 per million words

A sign that reveals something significant.

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Examples (20)

  • The sudden silence in the usually noisy office was a telling sign that the boss was unhappy.
  • The empty shelves were a telling sign of the upcoming storm.
  • Her consistent punctuality, even on days when she felt unwell, was a telling sign of her dedication.
  • His heavy breathing was a telling sign of his exhaustion.
  • The rapid decline in sales figures proved to be a telling sign of a weakening market.
  • A telling sign of a good restaurant is a long queue of locals.
  • His evasive answers to simple questions were a telling sign that he was hiding something.
  • Decreasing sales are a telling sign that the product needs improvement.
  • The fact that she didn't complain about the extra workload was a telling sign of her commitment.
  • Her avoidant behavior was a telling sign that she was hiding something.
  • The unusual stillness of the birds was a telling sign that a storm was approaching.
  • The messy desk was a telling sign of his chaotic work style.
  • His lack of surprise at the news was a telling sign that he had already known.
  • Is a lack of communication a telling sign of a failing relationship?
  • The worn-out soles of his shoes were a telling sign of his long journey.
  • Experts say that rising temperatures are a telling sign of climate change.
  • The company's failure to respond to customer inquiries was a telling sign of its poor service.
  • The sudden silence in the room was a telling sign of the tension.
  • His nervous fidgeting was a telling sign of his anxiety about the presentation.
  • Persistent coughing can be a telling sign of a more serious illness.