with bells on

English

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

with bells on

1. (idiomatic, especially regarding acceptance of an invitation) With eager anticipation and enthusiasm.

   How about a BBQ at our house, Saturday June 14th, 4pm?

   Great idea! We'll be there with bells on.

Translations

with eager anticipation and enthusiasm

• Hungarian: de még mennyire

See also

• pull the other one, it's got bells on