Alarm bells ring/start ringing In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "alarm bells ring/start ringing", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-05-11 03:05

Meaning of Alarm bells ring/start ringing

Synonyms:

warning bells start to ring , warning bells start to sound

Alarm bells ring/start ringing phrase

Said when someone is starting to feel worried, concerned or suspicious

Mary, to whom I hadn't talked for years, suddenly sent me a request to borrow a great deal of money yesterday. At the moment, alarm bells were ringing

When he flashed his beguiling smile, alarm bells started to ring in my head.

If you come home and your house looks messier than before you leave, alarm bells should ring.

Other phrases about:

warn (one) off (from someone or something)

To tell someone to leave or stay away from a dangerous situation or trouble

Grammar and Usage of Alarm bells ring/start ringing

Verb Forms

The verb "ring" or "start" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Alarm bells ring/start ringing

The origin of this phrase is not clear.