idiot light

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idiot light

n. Slang

A light on the instrument panel of a motor vehicle that gives forewarning, as of an overheated engine.

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idiot light - a colored warning light on an instrument panel (as for low oil pressure)

control board, control panel, instrument panel, board, panel - electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree"

red light, warning light - a cautionary sign of danger

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