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to set / sound / ring (the) alarm bells
/sˈɛt sˈaʊnd ɹˈɪŋ ðə ɐlˈɑːɹm bˈɛlz/
phrase
to cause fear or concern by showing a warning sign
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all hell break loose / out
/ˈɔːl hˈɛl bɹˈeɪk lˈuːs ˈaʊt/
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used when a situation suddenly becomes very intense or chaotic
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to bring
sth
to a head
/bɹˈɪŋ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ tʊ ɐ hˈɛd/
phrase
to worsen a situation to a point that it requires immediate action
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to come to a head
/kˈʌm tʊ ɐ hˈɛd/
phrase
to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action
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on the line
/ɑːnðə lˈaɪn/
phrase
used when someone or something is subjected to a serious threat or danger
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on the rocks
/ɑːnðə ɹˈɑːks/
phrase
(in reference to a business or relationship) in a difficult or troubled state, and may be at risk of falling apart
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on the hook
/ɑːnðə hˈʊk/
phrase
used to refer to a situation in which someone is forced or committed to fulfill a responsibility, often due to prior agreements or expectations
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to keep / hold
sb/sth
at bay
/kˈiːp ɔːɹ hˈoʊld ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ æt bˈeɪ/
phrase
to maintain control or prevent from advancing, causing harm, or becoming a threat
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to burn
sth
to a crisp / cinder
/bˈɜːn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ tʊ ɐ kɹˈɪsp ɔːɹ sˈɪndɚ/
phrase
to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire
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or else
/ɔːɹ ˈɛls/
phrase
used to threaten someone or seriously warn them
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in
one's
crosshairs
/ɪn wˈʌnz kɹˈɔshɛɹz/
phrase
used to refer to someone who is in the direct focus of another person who intends to physically attack, harm, or potentially kill them
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