ring the changes

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Synonyms: rings the changes, ringed the changes

Antonyms: rings the changes, ringed the changes

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Verb

1. To make patterned sound sequences on bells, starting and ending on the same tone.
2. {{senseid|en|all_patterns}} To run through all possible variations.
3. {{lb|en|UK}} To enliven by varying combinations.
4. {{lb|en|slang|UK|19th century|_|and earlier}} To [[pass]] [[counterfeit]] [[money]].
5. {{lb|en|slang|dated}} To [[trick]] a [[shopkeeper]] into giving too much [[change]].
6. To take advantage of a change in order to make money.

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