telling sign
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A sign that reveals something significant.
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- 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.