ring a bell

Example Sentences

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“Unfortunately, they don’t ring a bell and tell us when it’s time to get out of the tree.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Name ring a bell? Anyway, the owner said they were happy to help.”

From Literature

Does this picture ring a bell with you?

From Los Angeles Times

We watch her ring a bell that pokes out from the wall at the bottom-left corner of the painting.

From Literature

“Muffinshire Lane? Doesn’t ring a bell, I’m afraid. But don’t fret, Miss Lumley. I’ve a knack for navigation. It’s in the blood; the men in my family have been sailors going back generations. Say, do you happen to have a map handy? I bet I can help you sort everything out, if you’ll let me have a look.”

From Literature