ring one’s bell —(also: blow one’s own trumpet) announce one’s own successes; praise oneself:
- As he won, the winner rang his bell on and on, till he stopped panting and could laugh and talk properly.
Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase have one’s bell rung—(Sport) suffer a minor concussion, having been hit on the head (also: get one’s head rung ):
- He reminds me of a big old football player who’s had his bell rung once too often.
ring someone’s bell—(coll., also: ring someone’s chimes) get a person’s attention or interest:
- When Mary heard what Jim was saying, the news certainly rang her bell.
See also: ring a bell vs ring the bell.