This means that one is delighted to attend an occasion. This antiquated phrase stems from the time before automobiles, when one would use the best adornments for his or her carriage to mark the importance of an occasion. These adornments included bells on the horses’ harness–hence, “be there with bells on”.
This means that one is delighted to attend an occasion. This antiquated phrase stems from the time before automobiles, when one would use the best adornments for his or her carriage to mark the importance of an occasion. These adornments included bells on the horses’ harness–hence, “be there with bells on”.
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