bell ringing

• تعبير غير رسمي يُستعمل للإشارة إلى شيء يبدو مألوفًا أو يثير ذكرى غامضة، وكأن جرسًا يرنّ في الذهن. يُستخدم غالبًا في عبارة «هذا يذكّرني».

An informal expression referring to something that sounds familiar or triggers a vague memory, as if a bell is ringing in one's mind. Often used in the phrase 'that rings a bell'.

1. Activity of ringing bellsB2formal

   The act or practice of ringing bells, especially church bells or handbells, often as a musical or ceremonial activity.

   قرع الأجراس

   • Bell ringing is a traditional part of the Sunday service.
   • She joined the local bell ringing society to learn the craft.
   • The sound of bell ringing echoed across the valley.

2. Familiar or triggering memoryB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe something that sounds familiar or triggers a memory.

   مألوف أو مستدعٍ للذاكرة

   • That name doesn't ring a bell with me.
   • His face is bell ringing, but I can't recall where I've seen him.
   • The melody was bell ringing, reminding her of her childhood.