idiot light

ریشه

Coined in the mid-20th century as a derogatory term for the warning lights on a car's dashboard, suggesting that they are so simple that even an 'idiot' could understand them.

مثال

• The idiot light came on, so I took the car to the mechanic.
• I ignored the idiot light and now my car won't start.
• The idiot light is flashing but everything seems fine.

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