idiot light
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From idiot + light, suggesting that even a stupid person with no mechanical knowledge can recognize a problem when thus indicated.
Pronunciation
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Noun
[edit]idiot light (plural idiot lights)
- (automotive, slang) Any warning light or indicator on the dashboard of a car, designed to alert the driver to problems, such as the parking brake being on or the oil being low.
Synonyms
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[edit]Translations
[edit]warning light
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