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ring in the new year (ring in (or out) the new (or old) year: Commemorate the new year (or the end of the previous year) with boisterous celebration. ‘A lot of people appear to be opting for house parties to ring in the new year.' ‘Dust off the penguin suit or that sparkly dress and ring in the new year in style at the five-star hotel in Dublin's city centre.' ‘I want to hang out with Mikey a little bit before I ring in the new year.' ‘If any of these suit your fancy more than the coal thing then, by all means, ring in the new year like a Scottish highlander.' ‘Khun Sopin Teppajug brings a lot of luck and love to all who were at the Green Bottle Pub to ring in the new year.' ‘The band's second concert will ring in the new year.' ‘On January 1st, 2005 we will ring in the new year with a super disco.'  oxforddictionaries.com Alexander Demidov) |
