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idioms using “ring”
Ring a bell
Sound familiar
“The new saleswoman looks familiar, but her name doesn’t ring a bell.”
Ring off the hook
The telephone rings incessantly
“The phone has been ringing off the hook ever since Sasamoto-san announced her candidacy for mayor.”
Ring true
A story or explanation that seems to be true
“Her story about why she missed the meeting yesterday rings true.”
Three-ring circus
Noisy or confused activity
“No one can concentrate with all of this noise; this office is a three-ring circus.”
Ring hollow
A story or explanation that seems untrue
“His apology for not meeting the sales target rings hollow.”