Give somebody a ring

verb

To call someone on the telephone.

I'll give you a ring tomorrow to discuss the details.
Visual representation of "give somebody a ring" - To call someone on the telephone

Often appears as...

  • give me a ring
  • i'll give you a ring

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To call someone on the telephone.

I'll give you a ring tomorrow to discuss the details.
Visual representation of "give somebody a ring" - To call someone on the telephone

Often appears as...

  • give me a ring
  • i'll give you a ring

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "give somebody a ring"
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Informal Use

Best used among friends or family rather than in professional settings.

Illustration for Informal Use
Let's catch up soon. I'll give you a ring this weekend!
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Not Literal

Doesn't mean to give an actual ring; it's just a way of saying 'to call'.

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You forgot your coat, so give me a ring when you want to pick it up.
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Implies Future

Suggests that the call will happen at a later time, not immediately.

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Once you've made your decision, give me a ring.
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Informal Use

Best used among friends or family rather than in professional settings.

Illustration for Informal Use
Let's catch up soon. I'll give you a ring this weekend!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Doesn't mean to give an actual ring; it's just a way of saying 'to call'.

Illustration for Not Literal
You forgot your coat, so give me a ring when you want to pick it up.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Implies Future

Suggests that the call will happen at a later time, not immediately.

Illustration for Implies Future
Once you've made your decision, give me a ring.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Use

Best used among friends or family rather than in professional settings.

Illustration for Informal Use
Let's catch up soon. I'll give you a ring this weekend!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Doesn't mean to give an actual ring; it's just a way of saying 'to call'.

Illustration for Not Literal
You forgot your coat, so give me a ring when you want to pick it up.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Implies Future

Suggests that the call will happen at a later time, not immediately.

Illustration for Implies Future
Once you've made your decision, give me a ring.
Visual representation of the word "Give somebody a ring"

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