to set / sound / ring (the) alarm bells
phraseto cause fear or concern by showing a warning sign
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all hell break loose / out
phraseused when a situation suddenly becomes very intense or chaotic
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to bring sth to a head
phraseto worsen a situation to a point that it requires immediate action
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to come to a head
phraseto become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action
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on the line
phraseused when someone or something is subjected to a serious threat or danger
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on the hook
phraseused 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
phraseto maintain control or prevent from advancing, causing harm, or becoming a threat
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to burn sth to a crisp / cinder
phraseto cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire
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or else
phraseused to threaten someone or seriously warn them
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in one's crosshairs
phraseused 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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