idiom
alarm bells ringing
ah-LARM BELZ RING-ing
əˈlɑːrm bɛlz ˈrɪŋɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
alarmbellsringing
Dictionary meaning
warning signs are triggering concern and prompting closer attention; something has been noticed that suggests potential danger or problems that require immediate investigation
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