bell ringing

• Expressão informal usada quando algo soa familiar ou desperta uma vaga lembrança, como se um sino tocasse na mente. Costuma aparecer em frases como «isso me soa familiar».

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.

   Toque de sinos

   • 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.

   Familiar ou que desperta memória

   • 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.