To call someone on the telephone
Give You A Bell
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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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