175 False alarm

175 False alarm

(PW) warning or report that is untrue

She thought that she was pregnant, but it was a false alarm.

 

(free) n.

1. An emergency alarm, such as a fire alarm, that is set off unnecessarily.

2. A signal or warning that is groundless.

 

n

1. a needless alarm given in error or with intent to deceive

2. an occasion on which danger is perceived but fails to materialize

 

(dictionary)

1. a false report of a fire in progress to a fire department.
2. something that excites unfounded alarm or expectation: Rumors of an impending transit strike proved to be a false alarm.