have a familiar ring
volume
British pronunciation/hav ɐ fəmˈɪliə ɹˈɪŋ ɹˈɪðəm/
American pronunciation/hæv ɐ fəmˈɪlɪɹ ɹˈɪŋ ɹˈɪðəm/
01

выглядеть или звучать как что-то, что вы слышали или видели раньше

to make one think of something one saw or heard before

What is the origin of the idiom "have a familiar ring" and when to use it?

arrow

The idiom "have a familiar ring" likely originated from the idea that certain sounds or patterns are reminiscent of something previously experienced. This expression is used to describe something that sounds or feels familiar, often because it resembles something from the past. It can refer to a wide range of experiences, from recognizing a tune or melody to encountering a situation or phrase that brings to mind previous experiences or memories.

Авторское право © 2020 Langeek Inc. | все права защищены | политика конфиденциальности
Авторское право © 2020 Langeek Inc.
все права защищены
политика конфиденциальности
instagramtelegramlinkedintwitterfacebook
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store