be there with bells on

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

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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

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