bell ringing

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck dafür, dass etwas bekannt vorkommt oder eine vage Erinnerung weckt, als würde im Kopf ein Glöckchen klingeln. Wird oft in der Wendung verwendet, dass etwas an etwas erinnert.

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.

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   • 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.

   Bekanntes oder Erinnerungen weckendes Gefühl

   • 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.