Why do we say that an alarm has 'gone off' when it has in fact come on? | Notes and Queries

Posted by Valentine Belue on Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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Why do we say that an alarm has 'gone off' when it has in fact come on?

Wayne Burdon, Chelmsford Essex

  • In the good old days many alarms comprised tripwires and shotguns to keep villagers off the lords land. I do believe they went off with quite a bang!

    Joe, Hartlepool UK

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