With bells on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈbɛɫz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

WITH BELZ on

UK

wˈɪð/ /bˈɛlz/ /ˈɒn

WITH BELZ on

Definition

To do something eagerly and with a lot of excitement, or to arrive ready to fully participate. It means you are enthusiastic about what you are going to do.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, friendly idiom. Often used when accepting invitations ('I'll be there with bells on!'). Shows excitement or eagerness. Not literal—no real bells involved. Common in US/UK conversation, less so in formal writing.

• Spanish: con mucho entusiasmo - con muchas ganas
• Portuguese (BR): com muito entusiasmo - com muita animação
• Portuguese (PT): com muito entusiasmo - com muita animação
• Chinese (Simplified): 满怀热情地 - 非常积极地
• Chinese (Traditional): 滿懷熱情地 - 非常積極地
• Hindi: पूरे जोश के साथ - बहुत उत्साह के साथ
• Arabic: بكل حماس - بحماس شديد
• Bengali: উৎসাহ ও উদ্দীপনায় - উচ্ছ্বাস নিয়ে
• Russian: с большим энтузиазмом - с радостью
• Japanese: 大喜びで - ノリノリで
• Vietnamese: rất hào hứng - đầy nhiệt tình
• Korean: 신나게 - 잔뜩 기대하며
• Turkish: coşkuyla - heyecanla
• Urdu: پوری جوش و خروش کے ساتھ - بہت خوشی سے
• Indonesian: dengan sangat antusias - penuh semangat

Example Sentences

I'll be there with bells on!

basic

They showed up with bells on for the party.

basic

She came with bells on to help us move.

basic

If there's free food, I'll be there with bells on!

natural

Tell Jake to come with bells on—it’s going to be fun.

natural

You know me—I’ll show up with bells on every time.

natural