cautionary tale
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.
This tone has slowly given way to a realization that the country’s experience might be less a curiosity than a cautionary tale.
cautionary
UK /ˈkɔːʃənəɹi/ US /ˈkɔʃəˌnɛɹi/
adj 3
Definitions
adj
1
Serving to caution or warn; admonitory
Most parents were optimistic, but others sounded a cautionary note.
2
Serving to ward off; preventive
3
Held as security or hostage
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