occurring without prior warning
![to [ring] a bell](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/33002/original/?type=jpeg)
to make one feel a sense of familiarity or help one remember something
The origin of the idiom "ring a bell" is not tied to a specific historical reference, but it draws upon the sound of a bell as a metaphor for memory recall. Bells have long been used as signaling devices, and their distinctive sound can be associated with awakening or alerting someone to an event or information. It represents the act of a familiar sound triggering a recollection or recognition in one's memory. It is commonly used in conversations, discussions, or interactions where someone wants to determine if a particular piece of information or topic is familiar to the listener.
![to [make] up {one's} mind](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/27634/original/?type=jpeg)
to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities
The origin of the idiom "make up one's mind" can be traced back to Middle English usage. The term "make up" in this context refers to the act of completing or finalizing something. The phrase implies the idea of resolving or settling one's thoughts or intentions on a particular matter. It is used in various contexts and occasions to describe the process of reaching a decision or forming a firm opinion. It can be employed in personal, social, or professional settings.
![to [get] rid of {sb/sth}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/27628/original/?type=jpeg)
to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved
to suddenly and intensely begin to express a particular emotion or reaction
Grammatical Information:
a small drop of salty liquid that comes out of one's eye when one is crying
used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone
not including a specific item, person, or condition
at an earlier point in time
Grammatical Information:
in a continuous manner up to the present moment
immediately or without delay
quickly and without hesitation
for an indefinite number of successive days
on irregular but not rare occasions
moving backward and forward along a given course
a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility
eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute
in a manner that applies to the majority of situations, things, or people without specific details or exceptions
used to provide a general assessment of a situation
used as a preface to a candid or frank statement, opinion, or observation
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