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ring

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GIVE A RING,

RUN CIRCLES AROUND or RUN RINGS AROUND,

THREE-RING CIRCUS,

THROW ONE'S HAT IN THE RING.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[three-ring circus] {n.} A scene of much confusion or activity. * /The street was a three-ring circus of cars, people, noise, and lights./ * /It is a three-ring circus to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[ring out] {v.} To ring a special clock that records the time you leave work. * /Charles can't leave early in his new job; he has to ring out./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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