warning bell

Examples (20)

• His strange comments set off a warning bell in my mind.
• The fire alarm system includes a loud warning bell that sounds in case of smoke.
• The sudden drop in profits should have been a major warning bell for the company.
• His constant tardiness should have been a warning bell that he wasn't committed to the project.
• For any parent, a child's sudden change in behavior is a warning bell.
• When the stock market started to drop sharply, a warning bell went off for many experienced investors.
• Didn't the fact that he lied about his job ring any warning bells?
• The old factory still uses a mechanical warning bell to signal the start and end of shifts.
• A warning bell started to ring when she realized her keys were missing.
• Hearing the first few coughs was a warning bell that she was getting sick and needed rest.
• The scientist ignored the early warning bells in his experimental data.
• The engineer installed an extra warning bell on the machine to ensure maximum safety during operation.
• The auditors' report sounded a clear warning bell about the firm's financial instability.
• For many scientists, the rising sea levels are a clear warning bell about the urgent need to address climate change.
• That strange noise from the engine was a definite warning bell that I couldn't ignore.
• Did you hear the warning bell just now? It sounds like there might be an emergency drill.
• When the politician avoided answering the direct question, it served as a warning bell to the journalists.
• The sudden decline in sales rang a warning bell for the company's management, prompting a review of their strategy.
• The lack of communication from the team leader was the first warning bell that something was wrong with the project.
• The doctor said the mild symptoms were a warning bell to take better care of myself and reduce stress.