Idiom
give someone a bell
Meanings
To call someone on the phone; to contact someone.
Definition
To give someone a bell means to call or contact them, usually by phone, often soon or when you have time.
If you give someone a bell, you call them on the phone or contact them to talk. It is a friendly, informal expression, especially common in British English. People often use it to suggest a quick call later or to promise to call with information.
Examples
- I’ll give you a bell when I get home.
- Give me a bell later and we’ll sort it out.
- If you need anything, just give me a bell.
- She said she’d give him a bell after the meeting.
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