2006-09-21 17:10:06 · 3 answers · asked by smiling owl 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Means they be thrilled to go.
2006-09-21 17:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I'll be there with bells on" means that one's attendance will be eager, enthusiastic and energetic.
The question, of course, is what bells have to do with showing up for a party or dinner date. The phrase "with bells on" seems to have first appeared in this sense in the early 20th century, and there are two theories about the bells. One is that the reference is to the costume of a court jester, including a fool's cap festooned with bells, thus perhaps alluding to the speaker's intention to appear "dressed to the nines" and ready to boogie. The other theory harks back to the days of horse-drawn carriages, when on special occasions the horse's harness might be decorated with festive bells.
2006-09-21 21:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by thunderbirdx18 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means they'll arrive and will be excited.
There are two theories about the bells. One is that the reference is to the costume of a court jester, including a fool's cap festooned with bells, thus perhaps alluding to the speaker's intention to appear "dressed to the nines" and ready to boogie.
The other theory harks back to the days of horse-drawn carriages, when on special occasions the horse's harness might be decorated with festive bells.
2006-09-21 17:17:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
comes from a camp morris dancer !
2006-09-24 09:22:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has something to do with Christmas?
2006-09-21 17:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by lester 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to my knowledge it means you are ready willing and able
2006-09-21 17:12:14 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋