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Definition alarm bell in American English

alarm bell noun

noun
1

a bell that rings to warn you of danger

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2

something that makes you feel something unpleasant or dangerous is going to happen

Example

The report should set off alarm bells about standards in education.

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Definition alarm bell in American English