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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • bear away the bell
  • bell out
  • passing bell
  • give (one) a bell
  • give somebody a bell
  • give someone a bell
  • answer the bell
  • rings a bell, that
  • ring down the curtain
  • ring down the curtain on