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Discover LudwigThe phrase "ringing a bell" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It can be used to describe something that sounds familiar or reminds you of something else. Example: "Her name sounded familiar, but I couldn't place it. Then, suddenly, it rang a bell and I realized she was my old high school classmate."
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Then, "Wait, it's ringing a bell".
Still not ringing a bell?
Pedestrians also see ringing a bell as an aggressive act.
In the 19th century, Pavlov, a Russian scientist, electrically shocked dogs' feet while ringing a bell.
In CCTV footage, we see a man repeatedly ringing a bell.
He was, after all, ringing a bell for the Salvation Army.
I have to confess I am still not sure if I will be ringing a bell.
A woman stood by the entrance, holding an iron pot and ringing a bell.
"I'm going to be ringing a bell for the Salvation Army starting next week.
Of course, I might find this out by ringing a bell.
Each broadcast began with a town crier ringing a bell and hollering, "Oyez!
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