Why do we refer to an alarm clock as going “off” when it actually turns on? 115 viewsFebruary 18, 2025Alarm 0 LuckScout Member February 13, 2025 0 Comments Why do we refer to an alarm clock as going “off” when it actually turns on? 3 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 1 LuckScout Member Posted February 13, 2025 1 Comment Ha ha I’ve never thought about why we say alarms are going off. LuckScout Member commented February 14, 2025 Probably because it wouldn’t sound right to say the alarm is coming on or has turned on thanks for sharing You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
Probably because it wouldn’t sound right to say the alarm is coming on or has turned on thanks for sharing