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Ring a bell Meaning in English

expression

ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɛɫ
RING-uh-BELL
ɹˈɪŋ/ /æɪ/ /bˈɛl
RING-uh-BELL

परिभाषा

If something 'rings a bell', it sounds familiar or reminds you of something, even if you can't remember details.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Idiom, informal. Used when you recognize something but can't remember specifics. Common with names, faces, or facts. Not literal—don't use about actual bells.

उदाहरण वाक्य

Does the name John Smith ring a bell?

basic

That story doesn't ring a bell for me.

basic

His face rings a bell, but I don't know from where.

basic

That movie title rings a bell, but I've never seen it.

natural

Sorry, that doesn't ring a bell. Can you remind me?

natural

Her name vaguely rings a bell, but I can't put my finger on it.

natural