ring a bell

Example Sentences

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“The problem is that markets do not ring a bell when fear peaks, and the rebound often comes when sentiment still feels awful.”

From Barron's

So I will not ring a bell every time the miniseries, which admittedly bills itself as “inspired by a true story,” diverts from the record, even though in my head it may be clanging.

From Los Angeles Times

“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