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give someone a bell

(UK, slang) To telephone someone.

ˈɡɪv ˈsʌmˌwʌn ə ˈbɛl29 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(UK, slang) To telephone someone.

Origin: From the use of a bell in older phones to produce a ringing sound. Compare. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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