Give somebody a bell

usgb
verb

To call someone on the phone.

I will give you a bell later to discuss the meeting.
Visual representation of "give somebody a bell" - To call someone on the phone.

Often appears as...

  • give me a bell
  • give her a bell

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "give somebody a bell"
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Casual Use

Often used between friends or family due to its informal tone.

Illustration for Casual Use
After the movie, give me a bell and we can meet up.
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Not for Emergencies

Not suitable for urgent situations, implies a casual, non-urgent conversation.

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If it's not urgent, give her a bell tomorrow.
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British Origin

Primarily used in the UK, might not be understood by English speakers from other regions.

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She's from Australia, so she might not understand if you say 'give me a bell'.
Visual representation of the word "Give somebody a bell"

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