panic button

noun

: something setting off a precipitous emergency response

there was no pushing of panic buttons at the White House, no rushing of troops—

J. C. Harsch

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Recent results might cause Manchester City to hit the panic button, but such a move would go completely against the club’s strategy during Pep Guardiola’s time as head coach. —

Steve Price, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 The Sabres need to be careful about pressing the panic button and making a desperate trade. —

Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 After 10 games of mostly poor defensive play, is the time getting close to hit the panic button? —

Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024 Across the country, election workers have faced harassment and even death threats and have taken extra security precautions this year that include adding bulletproof glass and panic buttons. —

Christina A. Cassidy, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for panic button