Why is it said that an alarm clock is going off when really its coming on?

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2007-02-15 18:06:11 · 4 answers · asked by MissChatea 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys

It's "sounding off" and people replaced it with going off, because that's how language works today.

2007-02-15 18:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by bryant s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Or, how about an emergency exit door sign:

"Alarm will go off if door is opened."

2007-02-16 02:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's the detonation of tintinabullation!
I really get a buzz out of mine.

2007-02-16 02:10:27 · answer #3 · answered by Palmerpath 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

haha

2007-02-16 02:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋