With Bells On Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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with bells on What does with bells on mean?	very eagerly; with the feeling that one will have a very good time.	A: "Are you going to Sandra's party?" B: "I'll be there with bells on!"
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the hair of the dog that bit one What does "the hair of the dog that bit one" mean?	a drink of alcohol that one takes when recovering from a hangover	The man had the hair of the dog that bit him before he ate breakfast.

clamp down on (someone or something) What does "clamp down on (someone or something)" mean?	to become strict with someone or about something	The police plan to clamp down on drivers who drive too fast.
company town What does "company town" mean?	a town dominated by one industry or company	The company town faced severe economic times when the coal mine closed.
a pointed remark What does "a pointed remark" mean?	a remark clearly aimed at a particular person or thing	He made a pointed remark during the meeting that was designed to get my attention.
beat a hasty retreat What does "beat a hasty retreat" mean?	to retreat or withdraw very quickly	The soldiers beat a hasty retreat when the guerrillas attacked them.
burst into flames What does "burst into flames" mean?	to catch fire suddenly	The curtains burst into flames after touching the small stove.

to the victor belong/go the spoils What does "to the victor belong/go the spoils" mean?	the winner of something achieves power over people and property	the winner of something achieves power over people and propertyIn ancient times a victory by an army usually meant that to the victor belong the spoils.
honker What does "honker" mean?	nose, esp. a large nose
Don't take any wooden nickels What does "Don't take any wooden nickels" mean?	This idiom is used to advise people not to be cheated or ripped off.

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With Bells On Idiom