idiot light

/ˌɪdiət laɪt/
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Other forms: idiot lights

Definitions of idiot light
  1. noun
    a colored warning light on an instrument panel (as for low oil pressure)
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    type of:
    red light, warning light
    a cautionary sign of danger
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