Sentence examples for Ring a bell from inspiring English sources
"Ring a bell" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English
It means to be familiar or to bring to mind a memory or idea. It can be used in various situations, such as when asking if something sounds familiar or trying to remember a name or event. Example: "Does the name John Smith ring a bell to you?"
Idiom
Ring a bell.
If something rings a bell, it reminds you of something you have heard before, though you may not be able to remember it very well.
Dictionary
Ring a bell
verb
To seem at least vaguely familiar.
- His face rings a bell. I wonder if I know him from somewhere.
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