Give You A Bell

Give You A Bell

GIVE YOU A BELL /give you a bell/ /ษกษชv juห ษ™ bษ›l/
Phrase General

To call someone on the telephone

Example Sentences

"I'll give you a bell tomorrow."
"Give me a bell when you get home."

Etymology & History

From the ringing of a telephone bell. Popular since the mid-20th century when telephones became common in British households.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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