set 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.
See also: alarm, bell, ring, set

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Rachna-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Masamimah-sah-meeJapanese
Kiyokokee-yo-koJapanese
Myrtle['mə:tl]
Altman['ɔ:ltmən]
Ourbanos-Biblical Greek