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ring a bell
ring a bell
Fig. [for something] to cause someone to remember something or for it to seem familiar. I've never met John Franklin, but his name rings a bell. Whenever I see a bee, it rings a bell. I remember when I was stung by one.
ring a bell
to seem familiar a€?We live in Walnut Creek.a€? a€?I don't know why that rings a bell.a€?
Related vocabulary: have a familiar ring (to it)ring a bell
also ring any bells if a phrase or a word, especially a name, rings a bell, you think you have heard it before Does the name 'Fitzpatrick' ring a bell? (often + with ) No, I'm sorry, that description doesn't ring any bells with me.
ring a bell
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]
ring a bell
tv. to stir something in someone’s memory. Yes, that rings a bell. I seem to remember it.
ring a bell
Informal To arouse an often indistinct memory.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Joyner | | ['dʒɔinə] | |
Io | | IE-o (English), EE-o (English) | Greek Mythology |
Jessalyn | | JES-ə-lin | English (Rare) |
Johnny | | JAHN-ee | English |
MÉAbh | | MAYV | Irish, Irish Mythology |
Law | | - | Medieval English |