ring a bell

suonare familiare

Sembrare già noto, anche se non si ricorda esattamente dove lo si è visto o sentito.

In inglese semplice: Something seems familiar, although you cannot remember exactly where you heard or saw it.

• Her name rings a bell.
• Does that address ring a bell?
• His face rang a bell, but I could not place him.

Sinonimi: sound familiar

Espressioni comuni: names ring a bell, ring a bell vaguely

far ricordare

Far ricordare una persona, una cosa o un evento dimenticato.

In inglese semplice: Something makes you remember a person, thing, or event that you had forgotten.

• That tune rings a bell.
• Her story rang a bell, and I remembered our first meeting.
• Did the photograph ring a bell and bring back your holiday memories?

Sinonimi: jog your memory, remind

Espressioni comuni: ring a bell suddenly, stories ring a bell

suonare una campana

Far suonare una campana, di solito per chiamare qualcuno o dare un segnale.

In inglese semplice: You make a bell produce a sound, usually to call someone or give a signal.

• Please ring a bell for dinner.
• The teacher rang a bell to end the lesson.
• Who is ringing a bell outside?

Espressioni comuni: ring a bell loudly, ring a bell twice