With bells on one's toes In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "with bells on one's toes", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-02-09 05:02

Meaning of With bells on one's toes

With bells on one's toes adverb phrase

Eagerly, enthusiastically, and on time

A: Will you come to my birthday party? B: I promise I will show up with bells on my toes.

I have been waiting for "Kong and Godzilla" movie with bells on my shoes.

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With extreme enthusiasm, eagerness and excitement

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Doing something with the greatest effort or enthusiasm

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To happen strongly or successfully.

Origin of With bells on one's toes

This phrase originates from a line from the nursery rhyme "Ride a Cock-Horse": "Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes, she shall have music wherever she goes."

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