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ring a bell

idiom

To seem at least vaguely familiar.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bear away the bell

    To be superior in something.

  2. 02

    bell out

    To open out into a bell shape.

  3. 03

    bell the cat

    To undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group.

  4. 04

    give someone a ring

    To place a telephone call to someone.

  5. 05

    hold the ring

    To oversee a situation while attempting to remain uninvolved in it.

  6. 06

    kiss someone's ring

    To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone.

  7. 07

    lose the bell

    To be defeated in a contest.

  8. 08

    make the welkin ring

    To celebrate or revel.

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