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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