Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to ring a bell
idiomatic expression
/tə ˈrɪŋ ə bɛl/
Definition
To sound familiar or evoke a memory.
Examples
- His name doesn’t ring a bell with me.
- Does that movie title ring a bell?
- She mentioned a place that rings a bell from my childhood.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when something reminds someone of something else, even if they cannot recall the details.
Synonyms
- sound familiar
- seem recognizable
- jog one’s memory
