BTWBO

be there with bells on

To attend something with great eagerness, excitement, and enthusiasm. Of course I'm coming to your play—I'll be there with bells on! They're such a supportive group of friends. When I had my little party celebrating my promotion, they were all there with bells on. I missed out on junior prom, so I'll be there with bells on this year!

See also: bell, on, there

BTWBO

An abbreviation for "be there with bells on," a phrase said when one is eager or excited to attend something. Of course I'm coming to your play! BTWBO! They're such a supportive group of friends. When I invited them to a little party celebrating my promotion, most of the responses I got were "BTWBO." A: "By the way, I'll pick you up first, so be ready by 6:00, OK?" B: "Sure. BTWBO!"

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Be there with bells on

and BTWBO

sent. & comp. abb. [I will] be there happily.; I am eager to come there. (Said in response to an invitation.) Thanks for the invitation. I’ll be there with bells on. Don’t B L8T. BTWBO.

See also: bell, on, there

BTWBO

verb

See Be there with bells on

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