give someone a ring
Idioms-
Also, give someone a buzz . Call someone on the telephone, as in Give me a ring next week , or Bill said he'd give her a buzz . Both these expressions allude to the sound of a telephone's ring. [ Colloquial ; c. 1920]
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Present a lover with an engagement ring, as in I think he's giving her a ring tonight . [First half of 1800s]
Example Sentences
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But to be honest, it’s probably easiest to give someone a ring on your mobile.
From The Guardian • Nov. 12, 2017
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