ring out . 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. Categories: add yours time {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: R Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry