English Dictionary

ring a bell

verb

(informal, idiomatic) To seem at least vaguely familiar. / (informal, idiomatic) To spark a previously forgotten memory. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ring, a, bell.

Does the name John ring a bell?

意味（1）

(informal, idiomatic) To seem at least vaguely familiar.

His face rings a bell. I wonder if I know him from somewhere.

意味（2）

(informal, idiomatic) To spark a previously forgotten memory.

意味（3）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ring, a, bell.