bear the bell



bear the bell

To lead. The phrase alludes to the practice of having the leading farm animal in a flock wear a bell. I'll bear the bell then—come on, everyone, follow me!
See also: bear, bell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Craft[krɑ:ft]
Lolicia-English (Rare)
NadeŽDa-Slovak, Serbian, Latvian
Fotini-Greek
Dobbs[dɔbz]
Vida['vi:də]