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to [set|sound|ring] (the|) alarm bells
[वाक्यांश]
to cause fear or concern by showing a warning sign
Ex:
खतरा - खतरा और धमकी
खतरे और धमकियों से संबंधित अंग्रेजी मुहावरों में गोता लगाएँ, जैसे 'एक महत्वपूर्ण मोड़ पर आना' और 'मछलियों के साथ सोना'।
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all hell [break] (loose|out)
[वाक्यांश]
used when a situation suddenly becomes very intense or chaotic
Ex:
to [bring] {sth} to a head
[वाक्यांश]
to worsen a situation to a point that it requires immediate action
Ex:
The
negotiations
had
stalled
,
but
the
impending
deadline
for
the
trade
agreement
forced
both
parties
to
bring
the
matter
to
a
head
and
come to
a
resolution
.
to [come] to a head
[वाक्यांश]
to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action
Ex:
The
labor
strike
came to
a
head
as
negotiations
broke down
,
leading
to
a
significant
work stoppage
.
on the line
[वाक्यांश]
used when someone or something is subjected to a serious threat or danger
Ex:
When
you
gamble
,
your
money
is
on
the
line
,
and
the
outcome
is
uncertain
.
on the rocks
[वाक्यांश]
(in reference to a business or relationship) in a difficult or troubled state, and may be at risk of falling apart
Ex:
Their
marriage
has
been
on
the
rocks
for
months
due to
constant
arguments
.
on the hook
[वाक्यांश]
used to refer to a situation in which someone is forced or committed to fulfill a responsibility, often due to prior agreements or expectations
Ex:
After
signing
the
contract
,
the
company
was
on
the
hook
for
delivering
the
product
as
specified
,
and
any
delays
would
result in
penalties
.
to [sleep] with the fishes
[वाक्यांश]
to be killed or dead, typically conveying the body has been disposed of by being thrown into water
Ex:
The
boss
made it
clear
,
anyone
who
double-crosses
him
ends
up
sleeping
with
the
fishes
.
to [burn] {sth} to a (crisp|cinder)
[वाक्यांश]
to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire
Ex:
or else
[वाक्यांश]
used to threaten someone or seriously warn them
Ex:
Tell
me
the
truth
,
or else
!
in {one's} crosshairs
[वाक्यांश]
used to refer to someone who is being targeted by another person or thing for a specific action, often with the intent to catch, arrest, stop, or harm
Ex: