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ring off the hook

idiom

Of a telephone, to ring constantly or excessively.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    give someone a ring

    To place a telephone call to someone.

  2. 02

    hold the ring

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

  3. 03

    hook it

    To depart in a hurry; to clear out.

  4. 04

    hook up

    To sell or supply something.

  5. 05

    kiss someone's ring

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

  6. 06

    make the welkin ring

    To celebrate or revel.

  7. 07

    off the hook

    Relieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.

  8. 08

    ring a bell

    To seem at least vaguely familiar.

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