| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A storm is brewing | Trouble is coming. |
| 2. | A word to the wise | A warning should be enough. |
| 3. | Batten down the hatches | Prepare for trouble ahead. |
| 4. | Be on the lookout | Watch for danger. |
| 5. | Be on your guard | Stay cautious and alert. |
| 6. | Better safe than sorry | Choose caution to avoid regret. |
| 7. | Bite your tongue | Stop yourself from speaking. |
| 8. | Brace yourself | Prepare for something unpleasant. |
| 9. | Button your lip | Stop talking. |
| 10. | Choose your words | Speak carefully to avoid trouble. |
| 11. | Consider yourself warned | Take this as a warning. |
| 12. | Dark clouds are gathering | Bad times are approaching. |
| 13. | Don’t add fuel | Don’t worsen the situation. |
| 14. | Don’t bite off more | Don’t take on too much. |
| 15. | Don’t blow it | Don’t ruin your chance. |
| 16. | Don’t burn your bridges | Don’t destroy future options. |
| 17. | Don’t count your chickens | Don’t assume success too soon. |
| 18. | Don’t cross that line | Don’t go beyond acceptable limits. |
| 19. | Don’t cut off your nose | Don’t hurt yourself to spite. |
| 20. | Don’t dig your own grave | Don’t cause your own downfall. |
| 21. | Don’t drop the ball | Don’t make a careless mistake. |
| 22. | Don’t fan the flames | Don’t intensify the conflict. |
| 23. | Don’t fix what isn’t broken | Avoid needless risky changes. |
| 24. | Don’t fly too close | Ambition can cause downfall. |
| 25. | Don’t get cocky | Overconfidence leads to trouble. |
| 26. | Don’t go down that road | That path leads to trouble. |
| 27. | Don’t go too far | Stop before consequences happen. |
| 28. | Don’t kick the hornet’s nest | Don’t provoke serious trouble. |
| 29. | Don’t let your guard down | Stay cautious; danger remains. |
| 30. | Don’t mess around | Be serious; danger exists. |
| 31. | Don’t mess with success | Don’t risk spoiling success. |
| 32. | Don’t open that can | Don’t start a messy issue. |
| 33. | Don’t overplay your hand | Don’t push your advantage too far. |
| 34. | Don’t overreach | Don’t aim beyond your limits. |
| 35. | Don’t play with fire | Risky actions can backfire. |
| 36. | Don’t poke the bear | Don’t provoke a dangerous person. |
| 37. | Don’t press your luck | Stop while you’re ahead. |
| 38. | Don’t push it | Stop before trouble starts. |
| 39. | Don’t push your luck | Stop before things go wrong. |
| 40. | Don’t rattle the cage | Don’t provoke someone dangerous. |
| 41. | Don’t rock the boat | Don’t cause problems or conflict. |
| 42. | Don’t say I didn’t warn you | You were warned beforehand. |
| 43. | Don’t sign your death warrant | Don’t ensure your own ruin. |
| 44. | Don’t spill the beans | Don’t reveal the secret. |
| 45. | Don’t stir the pot | Don’t provoke conflict. |
| 46. | Don’t tempt fate | Avoid inviting bad outcomes. |
| 47. | Don’t test me | Stop before consequences happen. |
| 48. | Don’t try my patience | You’re close to consequences. |
| 49. | Don’t wake a sleeping giant | Don’t provoke a powerful force. |
| 50. | Enter at your own risk | Entering may be dangerous. |
| 51. | Fasten your seatbelt | Prepare for a rough experience. |
| 52. | Forewarned is forearmed | Advance warning helps you prepare. |
| 53. | Heed my words | Listen carefully to this warning. |
| 54. | Hold on to your hat | Get ready for trouble. |
| 55. | Hold your tongue | Don’t say anything. |
| 56. | If it ain’t broke | Don’t change a working thing. |
| 57. | Ignore it at your peril | Ignoring will be dangerous. |
| 58. | It’s not if, but when | Trouble is inevitable. |
| 59. | It’s only a matter of time | Trouble will happen soon. |
| 60. | Keep it to yourself | Don’t share it. |
| 61. | Keep it under your hat | Keep it secret. |
| 62. | Keep your eyes peeled | Watch carefully for danger. |
| 63. | Keep your guard up | Stay ready for danger. |
| 64. | Keep your head on a swivel | Watch all around you. |
| 65. | Keep your mouth shut | Don’t speak; it’s risky. |
| 66. | Keep your powder dry | Be ready for action. |
| 67. | Keep your wits about you | Stay alert and sensible. |
| 68. | Leave well enough alone | Don’t risk ruining things. |
| 69. | Let sleeping dogs lie | Don’t stir up trouble. |
| 70. | Look before you leap | Think first; avoid trouble. |
| 71. | Look over your shoulder | Expect possible trouble. |
| 72. | Loose lips sink ships | Talking can cause disaster. |
| 73. | Mark my words | Remember this warning. |
| 74. | Mind your tongue | Speak carefully. |
| 75. | On borrowed time | Time is running out. |
| 76. | On shaky ground | In a risky position. |
| 77. | Pride comes before a fall | Arrogance leads to failure. |
| 78. | Proceed at your own risk | You accept the danger. |
| 79. | Quit while you’re ahead | Stop before you lose. |
| 80. | Skating on thin ice | Taking a risky course. |
| 81. | Stay on your toes | Remain alert and ready. |
| 82. | Take heed | Pay attention to this warning. |
| 83. | Take it from me | Trust this warning. |
| 84. | The calm before the storm | Trouble will follow soon. |
| 85. | The clock is ticking | Time is nearly up. |
| 86. | The writing’s on the wall | Trouble is clearly coming. |
| 87. | Time is running out | Act before it’s too late. |
| 88. | Watch what you say | Be careful with words. |
| 89. | Watch your step | Be careful; danger ahead. |
| 90. | You’re asking for it | You’re inviting trouble. |
| 91. | You’re begging for trouble | You’re inviting problems. |
| 92. | You’re courting disaster | You’re inviting catastrophe. |
| 93. | You’re heading for trouble | Trouble is likely ahead. |
| 94. | You’re in over your head | You’re beyond your ability. |
| 95. | You’re on thin ice | You’re close to trouble. |
| 96. | You’re out of your depth | You’re beyond your ability. |
| 97. | You’re playing a dangerous game | Your actions are risky. |
| 98. | You’re tempting fate | You’re inviting bad luck. |
| 99. | Your days are numbered | An end is near. |
| 100. | Zip your lip | Stop talking. |
