Name: 【Ecom Englisch】 Englisch Lernen leicht gemacht 16/100: Ring a bell
Uploaded: 2014-07-17T01:32:51.000Z
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Welcome to Idiom 100, where we learn 100   commonly used idioms by native English speakers.

All of the explanations are in English, so it might be challenging for you,

but just try to imagine the meanings in your head and study hard and soon you'll be able to use these idioms in your conversations.

So maybe everyone can understand the meaning of ring a bell,   but maybe the idiom's meaning is a little different.

So, let's imagine someone is just standing here, not really thinking about   anything and all of a sudden someone rings a bell.

And this person, suddenly they remember something they were supposed to do.

Okay, so the bell helped them remember something.

Okay, so let's listen to 2 examples and   try to think more about the meaning.

What were you supposed to do right after you got   home? … does the word homework ring a bell?

Oh ya.. I’ll do it right after I finish watching TV.

Okay, so in this case, the student forgot to do the   homework and the mother is trying to remind him.

Yeah, does the word homework ring a bell? Do you remember?

Do you remember me? My name’s Mary Smith.

I’m sorry, that name doesn’t ring a bell.

So, she said her name, but he still doesn't remember her. The name did not ring a bell, okay?

So, 'ringing a bell' is said after you give   a hint to remind someone of something, okay?

Yeah, so that person's name, Mary Smith, didn't   sound familiar and he doesn't remember her.

Okay, you can use this phrase in a casual   situation with a friend or a family member.

Maybe you're supposed to meet your friend for coffee and they're not there.

So, you call them on the phone, 'Did you forget to   do something today? Does the word Starbucks ring a bell?'

And maybe they'll say, 'Oh no! I forgot.' Okay?

So, let's try using 'ring a bell' in your next conversation.

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【Ecom Englisch】 Englisch Lernen leicht gemacht 16/100: Ring a bell

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