Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ring someone's bell
idiomatic expression
[ring sum-wuhn’z bel]
Definition
To cause someone to remember something or to feel a sense of recognition.
Examples
- When I saw that old photograph, it really rang my bell.
- Her story about her trip to Paris rang a bell with me; I think I heard it before.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when something triggers a memory or when a person feels that something is familiar.
Synonyms
- strike a chord
- resonate
- trigger a memory
