Phrase of the day: Ring a bell

Phrase of the day: Ring a bell

“That does ring a bell.” Meaning: If you have a vague memory of something and a smell or a name reminds you of that memory, we say that it rings a bell. When do we use it? Use this expression when you are reminded of a vague memory. Someone might say a...
Phrase of the day: Be up to…

Phrase of the day: Be up to…

Be up to “Always up to something.” Meaning: When someone always does something naughty, they are “up to no good”.   When do we use it? This phrase can either be used as a joke or seriously. For example, when a child goes quiet, the parents might...