ring the changes

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ring the changes

verb rings the changes · ringing the changes · rang the changes · rung the changes

To make patterned sound sequences on bells, starting and ending on the same tone.
To run through all possible variations.
UK To enliven by varying combinations.
Similar: mix and match
UK, slang To pass counterfeit money.
dated, slang To trick a shopkeeper into giving too much change.
To take advantage of a change in order to make money.

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@misc{ring_the_changes_2026,
  title = {ring the changes},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/ring%20the%20changes},
  urldate = {2026-11-07}
}