Get (one's) bell rung verb phrase
To be hit violently, especially on the head
After getting his bell rung, he lost balance and passed out.
I couldn't believe Mary got her bell rung by her husband, who was seemingly kind-hearted.
To be astonished by the occurrence of sudden situations
Come to an abrupt stop.
The verb "get" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.