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Ring someone's bell

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To physically traumatize someone with a strong blow, especially a concussive blow to the head. idiomatic

    "Braves outfielder Eddie Miller was struck in the head with an object thrown from the left field seats. . . . Braves manager Bobby Cox said Miller was more dazed than hurt. "It stung him pretty good, it rang his bell," Cox said."

  2. 2
    To please; to satisfy greatly. idiomatic

    "My normal lack of confidence with women is quickly forgotten when I meet one who rings my bell."

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