Learns glib version of familiar phrase about memory (5,1,4)

I believe the answer is:

rings a bell

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'familiar phrase about memory' is the definition.
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'learns glib version' is the wordplay.
'version' indicates anagramming the letters.
'learns'+'glib'='learnsglib'
'learnsglib' is an anagram of 'RINGS A BELL'.

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(Other definitions for rings a bell that I've seen before include "What the town crier does" , "stirs up memories" , "Reminds one" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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