ring (one's) chimes
ring
1. verb, informal To contact (someone or some organization) by telephone. She rang us from Kentucky to say that she had arrived safely. I'll ring the company in the morning and see if they can expedite the delivery.
2. noun, informal A call by telephone. Used especially with the verb "give." I'll give you a ring tomorrow once I know what my plans are.
ring (one's) chimes
1. To render one stunned, insensible, or unconscious, as from a physical blow or the effects of a drug. I could hear him bad-mouthing my girlfriend, so I went over and rang his chimes with a single left hook to the eye. Be careful with this stuff—it will really ring your chimes if you take too much at once.
2. To be keenly attractive, interesting, or exciting to one. A lot of my friends are obsessed with going out and playing basketball or soccer, but reading a good novel is what rings my chimes. If I'm honest, he isn't the type of man who would normally ring my chimes, but he was so affable and funny that I felt attracted to him nonetheless.
See also: chime, ring
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
ring one's chimes
Arouse one's attention, excite one, as in That kind of music really rings my chimes. [Slang; 1970]
See also: chime, ring
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ring (someone's)
chimes/bells Slang To knock (an opponent) out by physical or other force.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- a mystery to (one)
- appear to
- a change of heart
- a piece of the action
- a piece/slice of the action
- a bit of the action
- bit of the action
- a turn of phrase
- able to do
- able to do it