be there with bells on

be there with bells on

Said when one is eager or excited to attend something. Of course I'm coming to your play—I'll be there with bells on!

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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