Meaning of ring someone's bell | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To physically traumatize someone with a strong blow, especially a concussive blow to the head.
   idiomatic
2. To please; to satisfy greatly.
   idiomatic

Examples

“Braves outfielder Eddie Miller was struck in the head with an object thrown from the left field seats. . . . Braves manager Bobby Cox said Miller was more dazed than hurt. "It stung him pretty good, it rang his bell," Cox said.”

“Redman took Kenny Lofton's left shoulder on his jaw and saw every color of the rainbow but teal. "That sent me down. I was kinda dizzy," Redman said . . . "You take a shot like that, it's going to ring your bell a bit."”

“My normal lack of confidence with women is quickly forgotten when I meet one who rings my bell.”

“Edna's frequent exact words were, “He rings my bell,” along with other similar crude statements.”

“What's in a book on trigonometry that'll ring your bell or strike your fancy or just make you pretty happy?”

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