with bells on

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with bells on

1. if you describe something as a particular thing with bells on, you mean that it has similar qualities to that thing but they are more extreme. This latest series is melodrama with bells on.

2. if you go somewhere or do something with bells on, you do it with a lot of interest and energy. I'll be at the party with bells on.

See also: bell

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with a straight face
with a vengeance
with all due respect
with an eye to
with back against the wall
with bare hands
with bated breath

with bells on
with both barrels
with child
with eyes closed
with eyes open
with flying colors
With friends like that, who needs enemies
with good reason

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