ring a bell

Idioms and Phrases

Arouse an indistinct memory, remind one of something, as in That name rings a bell—I think I've met him . The bell here summons up a memory. [1930s]

Example Sentences

It suited the noisy, high-energy, atmosphere in an office where loud music plays and staff are encouraged to ring a bell to cheers when a sale is completed.

From BBC

“Lee asked me if there was anything I wanted to do to celebrate. I said I simply wanted to ring a bell, with the kids, in our backyard, with everyone throwing confetti,” Fischer said.

From Los Angeles Times

If her name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, it will when it’s said in a sentence: “Something wrong? Call Anh Phoong.”

From Los Angeles Times

The name Peter Molyneux ring a bell?

From BBC

If her name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, it will when it’s said in a sentence: “Something wrong? Call Anh Phoong.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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