that rings a bell

(idiom) that sounds familiar

Example Sentences:

A: Have you heard of the city Prince Rupert?
B: Yeah, that rings a bell. Is that in British Columbia?

Someone named Shawna called me yesterday. Her name rings a bell, but I can’t remember who she is.

Similar idioms:

1. bail
2. lay someone to rest
3. on the tip of one’s tongue