What Does "it doesn't ring a bell" Mean?
Learn what "it doesn't ring a bell" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Oh, about 10 million dollars. Doesn't ring a bell.
It means the speaker does not recognize or remember the thing being mentioned.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part Ii, Episode 43
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they do not remember something and it does not sound familiar.
Usage Scenario
Use this when someone mentions a name, event, or detail you do not recognize. It is casual and common, though it may sound evasive in a serious discussion.
Better ways to say it
It doesn’t ring a bell.
I don’t remember that.
That doesn’t sound familiar.
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