to set the alarm
1set the alarm bells ringing — set (the) alarm bells ringing if something sets alarm bells ringing, it makes you feel worried because it is a sign that there may be a problem. Symptoms which should set alarm bells ringing are often ignored by doctors …
2set the alarm bells ringing — If something sets the alarm bells ringing, it makes you begin to worry, because it shows that there may be a problem. Alarm bells started to ring when my old neighbour didn t open his shutters all day and didn t answer his phone …
3The Alarm — For the 1914 film starring Fatty Arbuckle, see The Alarm (film). The Alarm The Alarm, 1984. Background information Also known as …
4set off alarm bells — to warn of trouble and the need for action. The report about worldwide climate change should sound alarm bells in every community …
5Ring the Alarm — Infobox Single Name = Ring the Alarm Artist = Beyoncé Album = B Day Released = October 17, 2006 (U.S.) Format = CD single, digital download Recorded = Sony Music Studios (New York City, New York) Genre = R B, hip hop soul Length = 3:23 (album… …
6set — /set/, v., set, setting, n., adj., interj. v.t. 1. to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table. 2. to place in a particular position or posture: Set the baby on his feet. 3. to place in some relation to something …
7Declaration (The Alarm album) — Declaration Studio album by The Alarm Released February 1984 Recorded November 1983 …
8set alarm bells ringing — set (the) alarm bells ringing if something sets alarm bells ringing, it makes you feel worried because it is a sign that there may be a problem. Symptoms which should set alarm bells ringing are often ignored by doctors …
9alarm bells start to ring — set (the) alarm bells ringing if something sets alarm bells ringing, it makes you feel worried because it is a sign that there may be a problem. Alarm bells started to ring (= I became worried) when I found out that he still lived with his mother …
10alarm — n. warning device warning 1) to activate; give, send in, set off, sound; set an alarm (she set the alarm to go off at five) 2) to deactivate, turn off an alarm 3) a burglar; fire; silent; smoke alarm 4) a false alarm 5) an alarm goes off, rings,… …
