give someone a ring
The phrase "give someone a ring" is an idiomatic expression primarily used in British English to mean calling someone on the phone. It can also mean proposing marriage, though this usage is less common.
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Definition
B1Communication
(informal, British English)To call someone on the telephone.
Example
- Give me a ring when you get home.
- I'll give you a ring later to discuss the plans.
C1Relationships
(informal)To propose marriage by offering an engagement ring.
Example
- He decided to give her a ring on their anniversary.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "give someone a ring":
ring someone's bellring offring upcall someone's numberring inring a bellring backcall uppick up the phonecall ongive someone linecall inhave someone's numberphone upcall back