answer the bell

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

typically refers to answering the doorbell

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Examples (10)

  • Could you please answer the bell? I'm in the middle of a meeting.
  • He reluctantly got off the sofa to answer the bell.
  • No one was home to answer the bell, so the courier left a note.
  • I was just about to answer the doorbell when it suddenly stopped ringing.
  • The butler is expected to answer the bell promptly.
  • Whenever the front bell rings, my dog barks before anyone can answer it.
  • Will you answer the bell, or should I?
  • She sprinted down the stairs to answer the bell, hoping it was her friend.
  • He didn't answer the bell because he wasn't expecting any visitors.
  • The porter will answer the bell if you require assistance after midnight.