Ding-a-ling In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "ding-a-ling", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Evelyn Nguyen

2021-01-28 03:01

Ding-a-ling spoken language exclamation

British

This phrase refers to the sound of a bell.

American

A stupid or foolish person.

To have no money

out of earshot (of somebody/something)

Too far away to be able to hear the sound

Just Fell Off the Turnip Truck

Used to describe someone who is naive, gullible, inexperienced, easily fooled, ignorant, unsophisticated, etc.

need (to have) your head examined

To say, or believe something or someone that seems completely crazy, delusional, or stupid

The sound of leather on willow

The sound made when the ball hits the bat in cricket

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tough beans

1. An unlucky situation

2. An interjection used to express sympathy for someone's bad luck

Example:

1. I have had some tough beans recently. I got low marks and lost my bike just two days later.

2. A: I've got a low mark.

B: Tough bean, bro.

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