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ring/sound alarm bells

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ring/sound alarm bells

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. The huge vote for fascist candidates should ring alarm bells (= cause people to worry) across Europe.

See also: alarm, bell, ring, sound

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