wake-up call

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a warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected; "the bombing was a wake-up call to strengthen domestic security"
Noun
a telephone call that you request be made a specific time in order to wake you up at that time (especially in hotels); "she left a wake-up call for 7 a.m."
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